How do I start an initiative to develop and implement an EHR strategy?
If you do not already have some knowledge about EHRs and their implementation, browse the EHR Introductory Articles EHR Case Study Articles EHR Implementation Articles pages and read the articles of interest to you. Also, consider reading one or more of the books listed on the EHR Bibliography page. To succeed: An EHR initiative must focus on the people and the processes involved in delivering the healthcare services, while using technology as the enabler, the resource that makes it possible to perform the tasks, activities, or processes. An EHR strategy needs to be developed prior to embarking on the EHR implementation. Change Management must be part of the strategy since moving to an EHR environment is all about change (see EHR Transformation Home page). The project teams throughout the duration of the initiative, even in smaller healthcare provider environments, need to have full-time or part-time dedicated personnel assigned to the initiative who will accurately address the three a
