Question

Successful EHR implementation starts with the selection of the right system. Explore some of the key factors that should be considered when selecting the vendor for the EHR systems. The student should also work in groups to identify some of the potential barriers that hinder implementation of EHR systems and propose solutions to counter the barriers. write five pages to 8 pages

Answer 1

Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor selection is a vey important decision. It is a complicated and time consuming process. One should consider following key factors while selecting EHR vendor :

• Planning for EHR: decide how the EHR system will be developed. Decide between locally hosted EHR solution and Application Service Provider (ASP) module.
• Goal setup: set goals and objective to determine EHR benefits to be achieved. Understand the scope and functional needs for buying EHR. What one needs in EHR should be strategically planned.
• Compare EHR vendor products: compare different EHR products provided by the vendor. Compare between best fit and best of breed product and choose one according to organizational needs. Look out for the product certificates like ONC-ATCB Certified. Look for reviews and ratings of products like KLAS research and black book ratings.
• Ask for proposal from vendor based on requirements and functional need of organization. Compare the prices and benefits provided by each vendor.
• Ask for tge demonstration of selected product from vendor
• Select a vendor who gives you best price with other important benefits like warranty, timely and neat customer service.

?BARRIERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EHR

1. Operability- it is hard to work on EHR. Finding trained staff for working with EHR is difficult.

Solution : look for easy and user friendly products.

2. Cost - high cost of EHR products make the installation difficult for many organisation. Lack of funding and sponsorship is another issue.

Solution : organization should narrow down the needs and requirements and make a budget so that they can get best product at suitsble price.

3. Privacy : protection and privacy of data and records is sometimes hard to maintain.

Solution : Buy EHR products that are safe and secure. Installation of good security system is also helpful.

4. Usability : the products are usually hard to operate and do not work well with other systems.

Solution : set up a IT department to deal with these products. Also check for how well the product is interoperable and compatible with your current system before buying.