Question

For the eMAR implementation, it has been determined that an implementation team needs to be formed to better understand the needs related to barcoded medication administration at the hospital.

1. Which of the following would you select to be on the four-person implementation team? Explain your answer. i. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - in charge of the direction and management of the entire organization ii. General Counsel - chief attorney for the hospital iii. Senior Information Services Leader - oversees all data and information services for the hospital iv. Senior Human Resources Officer - manages personnel and hiring v. Public Policy Specialist - monitors adherence current laws and initiatives vi. Marketing & Communications Administrator - liaison to the press and marketing efforts vii. Chief Medical Director (CMO) - leads the medical team viii. Director of Nursing - leads the nursing team ix. Lakeview Pharmacy manager – leads the pharmacy

Answer 1

the four-person implementation team should include the followings=

Senior Information Services Leader - oversees all data and information services for the hospital

Reason= As the bar-coded medication administration is mainly related to the Information system and its proper maintenance, thus the role of Senior Information Services Leader will be important during the entire cycle of implementation and maintenance of the system

Chief Medical Director (CMO) - leads the medical team

Reason- As the medication system has to be managed by the medical team and they must know how to use this system, thus the involvement of CMO is important

Director of Nursing - leads the nursing team

Reason= Nursing staff will be the one who will administrate the drugs given to the patients so the involvement of the Director of Nursing is important to train the nursing staff

Lakeview Pharmacy manager – leads the pharmacy

Reason- As the medication will be received from the pharmacy and proper use of the system must be required to be understood by the pharmacy staff