Implementing and Ehr
The Future Mandate: Implementation of an EHR
Darhlene E. Banks
The Catholic University of America
HIT-573, Health Care Information Systems
Dr. Sue Yeon Syn
October 30, 2012
Abstract
In evaluating the plans of the Leonard Williams Medical Center (LWMC) and its subsidiary business entity, the Williams Medical Services (WMS), the overall objective is to implement new technology in the form of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in order to streamline workflow, provide safe and quality care for patients and remain competitive with other healthcare facilities in providing these components with the use of advanced technology. The implementation of an EMR is the desire of the physician group, WMS, who refuses to listen to the advice of the CIO and IT staff to implement a new system. But, the hospital has already been approved to implement a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system. However, one major problem that LWMC presently faces is the lack of communication between its IT division and its tertiary specialty division, WMS. Before implementing any IT system, all interested entities must communicate and reach a workable conclusion; so that, a plan of action can be derived that will lead to a beneficial action plan for all. An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a more robust system to adopt in order to meet the goals of this organization. An introduction of the many benefits of an EHR will create a working relationship that will have all stakeholders interested in its adoption as a measurable plan.
The Future Mandate: Implementation of an Electronic Health Record
INTRODUCTION The CEO of the Leonard Williams Medical Center, 240-bed acute care hospital, is deeply concerned about how the physicians of his tertiary medical facility will proceed with implementing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system without the consent and advisement of the CIO and the IT staff of his facilities, who are highly regarded in the community. His
Darhlene E. Banks
The Catholic University of America
HIT-573, Health Care Information Systems
Dr. Sue Yeon Syn
October 30, 2012
Abstract
In evaluating the plans of the Leonard Williams Medical Center (LWMC) and its subsidiary business entity, the Williams Medical Services (WMS), the overall objective is to implement new technology in the form of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in order to streamline workflow, provide safe and quality care for patients and remain competitive with other healthcare facilities in providing these components with the use of advanced technology. The implementation of an EMR is the desire of the physician group, WMS, who refuses to listen to the advice of the CIO and IT staff to implement a new system. But, the hospital has already been approved to implement a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system. However, one major problem that LWMC presently faces is the lack of communication between its IT division and its tertiary specialty division, WMS. Before implementing any IT system, all interested entities must communicate and reach a workable conclusion; so that, a plan of action can be derived that will lead to a beneficial action plan for all. An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a more robust system to adopt in order to meet the goals of this organization. An introduction of the many benefits of an EHR will create a working relationship that will have all stakeholders interested in its adoption as a measurable plan.
The Future Mandate: Implementation of an Electronic Health Record
INTRODUCTION The CEO of the Leonard Williams Medical Center, 240-bed acute care hospital, is deeply concerned about how the physicians of his tertiary medical facility will proceed with implementing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system without the consent and advisement of the CIO and the IT staff of his facilities, who are highly regarded in the community. His
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