Title: Implementing an electronic health record system /
Authors: Walker, James M.; Bieber, Eric J.; Richards, Frank
Publisher: Springer,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Medical records Data processing; Medical Records Systems, Computerized; Dossiers médicaux Informatique.; Medical records Data processing; Medische registratie.; Dataprocessing.; Gezondheidszorg.; Informatica.; Gesundheitsinformationssystem.
Abstract: "Implementing an Electronic Health Record System addresses the range of issues and opportunities that implementing an electronic health records system (EHR) poses for any size of medical organization - from the small one-man operation to a large healthcare system. The book is divided into sections on preparation, support, implementation and a summary and prospects section, enabling the clinician to define the framework necessary to implement and evaluate a clinically effective EHR system. With the increasing involvement of clinicians in the day-to-day running of the practice, interest is now focused on EHR as a key area for improving clinical efficiency. This book uniquely provides the guidance a clinical team needs to plan and execute an effective EHR system within any clinical setting. Practical in its scope and coverage, the authors have provided a tool-kit for the medical professional in the often complex field of medical informatics. Designed for senior clinicians, decision-makers and EHR teams, the book is of use to anyone involved in the efficient management of clinical records"--Back cover.
Contents: Organizational climate -- Needs assessment -- Vendor selection and contract negotiation -- Infrastructure -- Workflow assessment and redesign -- Staffing and managing implementation teams -- Usability -- Training -- Clinical decision support -- Translating scope of practice into effective EHR workflows -- System integration -- Production support -- Managing the client-vendor partnership -- Phased implementation -- Optimizing primary-care practices -- Special-purpose software -- Optimizing inpatient care -- -- Extending EHR access to patients -- Extending EHR access to external physicians -- Summory and prospects.