The "6" Phases in the Transition Process to an EHR
JP Killeen & Associates, Inc. has created a "6 Phases" approach to successfully implement an Electronic Health Record. This approach provides a picture of the overall impact that an EHR will have on the practice. It also helps to keep the practice focused on the destination.
"Failing to plan is planning to fail"
"Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now"
Quotes by Alan Lakein
The "6" Phases:
- Planning
- Vendor / Product Search
- Workflows
- Training
- Data Conversion
- Go Live
Phase 1 Planning
As with any project, careful planning is necessary to ensure success. We believe you should ask yourself the hard questions before committing:
Why do I need an EHR?
What can I expect from an EHR?
Are we ready?
Phase 2: Vendor / Product Search
What software features and functionality do we want?
What vendor and product best matches your needs?
Phase 3: Workflows
EHR will change your current workflows. Killeen and Associates, Inc. can help your practice map your current and future Workflows. This will help you to:
Look for roadblocks
Look for opportunities
Provide valuable training tools
Phase 4: Training
What type of training do we need?
When will we need it?
How long will it take?
How much will it cost?
Phase 5: Data Conversion
What data do we want to convert?
How will we convert our data?
When do you convert the data?
What do we do with the paper chart?
Phase 6: Go Live
Have a Rollout Plan
Role-play
Make It Fun!
Adjust Provider Workload
Have Vendor Staff On-Site
Expect the Unexpected
Why do you need a guide?
JP Killeen and Associates, Inc. has experience with successful EHR implementations. We can share successful strategies and lessons learned, and help to keep the vendors and project on track. This will free the physician so they can stay focused on the most important aspect of their business - better patient care.