EMR Success Factors
Steps to make the EMR a success!
● Exceptional project management and control
▪ Ongoing meetings with EMR committee
▪ Establish champions of the EMR
▪ Set realistic project management processes
▪ Gather appropriate data and perform necessary research
● Effective communication
▪ Remind people of the benefits and convenience of an EMR
▪ Make sure everyone understand the reason for the change
▪ Welcome constructive ideas, reward positive suggestions and Discourage griping
▪ Communicate throughout implementation process of steps taken
▪ Check in with staff regularly
▪ Communicate ongoing support plan
▪ Communicate with providers and staff what is required to get The job done
● Goals Specified
▪ Completely understand the current workflow of the office
▪ Set specific goals for desired outcomes
▪ Success must be defined ahead of time
▪ Strategy for entering the practice’s old data
▪ How are you going to add old medications, problems, and allergies?
● Full comprehension of project complexity
▪ Strong project management team
▪ Obtain providers commitment to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
▪ Provide users with short overview
▪ Understanding what to expect
▪ Determine need for temporary staffing
● Training is crucial
▪ Demo days
▪ Two-to-Four hour training sessions
▪ Conduct dry runs/Mock Training
▪ Train super users
● Go Live Armed
▪ Schedule fewer patients
▪ Commit resources