Electronic Health Records
Strategies for Long-Term Success
Published on 1. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
297 pages
978-1-56793-560-8 (ISBN)
Description
The authors of this practical guide share the expertise they have gleaned from helping more than 100 hospitals transition from the world of paper to the world of information technology. They provide advice both for healthcare executives involved in implementing a new system and for those who wish to optimize their existing system.
This book is a comprehensive reference for the design, implementation, and optimization of electronic health records (EHRs). The authors offer a detailed road map for avoiding common pitfalls during conversion and achieving higher-quality care after system implementation. A glossary of important terms and references to additional resources are also included in the book.
Key topics covered include:
Budgeting for the design and implementation of an EHR system Selecting and deploying new hardware and software Organizing your governance model for EHR implementation Training clinical staff on the new EHR system and procedures Ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other privacy measures Managing formularies, order sets, and documentation in the changing electronic worldMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56793-560-8 (9781567935608)
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Michael Fossel | Susan Dorfman
Electronic Health Records: Strategies for Long-Term Success
E-Book
03/2013
ACHE Learn
€81.49
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Person
Michael Fossel MD, PhD, has been involved in medical IT for the past decade and has worked full time for Cerner Corporation (a major EHR vendor) and HPG Resources (a consulting firm), in both cases as a physician executive and an IT consultant for hospitals. His experience consulting, on both EHR implementation and optimization, at more than 100 hospital systems throughout North America is unparalleled for providing a breadth of experience and perspective on the field.Books published by Health Administration Press: Electronic Health Records: Strategies for Long-Term Success