Paper to EMR: A successful transition

In today's information-driven healthcare industry, it is more important than ever for hospitals to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children's) is recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopedic and transplant services, as we...

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Published in:Health management technology 2006-10, Vol.27 (10), p.40, 42, 45-45
Main Author: Senior, Tal
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Diffusion of Innovation
Efficiency, Organizational
Electronic health records
Feedback
Georgia
Health administration
Health care industry
Hospitals
Hospitals, Pediatric
Informatics
Leadership
Medical equipment
Medical Records Systems, Computerized - organization & administration
Order entry
Organizational Case Studies
Organizational Innovation
Pediatrics
Portable computers
Selection
Success
Success factors
Work stations
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Summary:In today's information-driven healthcare industry, it is more important than ever for hospitals to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children's) is recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopedic and transplant services, as well as many other pediatric specialties. To maintain and enhance Children's reputation as a leader in pediatrics, the Executive team decided in 2003 to implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system with the ultimate goal of eliminating paper charts. The first step was to choose the device with which employees would access the EMR. Children's went through a series of steps to select the right cart vendor. In May 2005, the Leadership Team selected the Flo 1750 from Flo Healthcare, based on user evaluations, the cart's battery life and the vendor's maintenance agreements. Thanks to a successful cart implementation, Children's is now well prepared for the full-scale implementation of its EMR.
ISSN:1074-4770