Overcoming EHR Implementation Barriers

Overcoming Barriers to EHR Implementation

July 12, 2012

Goals for Today

Starting the EHR selection process

Educating your employees and physicians

Anticipating change

Preparing for implementation

Attesting for meaningful use

Training

Identify barriers and how to overcome them

CEO Panelists

Kerry NoblePemiscot Memorial

Hayti, Missouri

Ann Fagan CookParkview Hospital

Wheeler, Texas

Doug LaffertyPlumas DistrictQunicy, Calif.

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Tools to Contribute

Overcoming Barriers to EHR Implementation

Selection ProcessHow to start the process to lead to success

Create Your Criteria

Determine your hospital’s needs

Weight your criteria

Examine your workflow

Think about your future

Find a long-term partner

Creating the Right CultureBuilding an environment for acceptance

Culture Shift

Plan for change

Eagle I newsletter — regular communication

What this means to your organization

Getting Team Buy-inEducation and discussions go a long way

Getting on the Same Page

Talk with your team: What does an EHR do How will it impact your workflow Enhancing patient care

What concerns do your employees have

ImplementationSuccess is just beginning

Installing Success

Priority focus

Partnership with vendor

What this means to your organization

Choose the right leaders

Never loose sight of critical items

Meaningful UseIncentive funds, enhanced patient care just around the corner

Preparing to Attest

Weekly meetings with steering committee

Pulled reports and tracked where we were at

No surprises — we knew our deficiencies

All dedicated to success

TrainingExcellence is an art won by training

Leading to User Adoption

Understand your users

Prepare for lack of computer knowledge

Identify who has previous experience with EHRs

Find super users who are willing to do it

Give yourself plenty of time

OverviewIdentify your criteria

Prepare for a cultural change

Educate your employees

Prioritize implementation

Keep eye on the prize

Assess your training needs

Questions and Answers

Contact Information

Kerry Nobleknoble@pemiscot.org

Ann Fagan Cookannc@parkviewhosp.org

Doug Laffertydlafferty@pdh.org

Melanie Thompsonmthompson@prognosishis.com

Thank You