Electronic Health Records: Strategies for Long-Term Success (ACHE Management Series)

The authors of this practical guide share the expertise they have gleaned from helping more than a hundred of hospitals transition from a world of paper to a world of information technology. They provide advice both for healthcare executives involved in implementing a new system and for those who wish to improve their existing system. This book is a comprehensive reference for the design, implementation, and optimization of EHRs. Based on their real-world experiences as seasoned consultants who work with EHR systems, the authors offer a detailed road map for avoiding common pitfalls during conversion and achieving higher quality care after system implementation. A glossary of important terms and a bibliography of related resources are also included in the book. Key topics covered include: *Budgeting for the design and implementation of an EHR system *Selecting and deploying new hardware and software *Organizing your governance model for EHR implementation *Training clinical staff on the new EHR system and procedures *Ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other privacy measures *Managing formalities, order sets, and documentation in the changing electronic world