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Tip: Assess staff readiness for EHR implementation

EHR Connection, June 9, 2008

Preparing the people involved in and affected by a transition from paper records to EHRs is often the most important and most overlooked factor in the process..

An unsupportive culture, ill-prepared staff, and physicians who are disinterested, fearful, or even antagonistic can create a seemingly insurmountable roadblock. Assess the situation at your facility by considering these readiness indicators:

• Physician antagonism toward or lack of interest in the EHR
• Physician fear of change
• Physician and administration concerns about cost and return on investment
• Nursing personnel disinterest and concerns about ability to perform duties
• Difficulty implementing new systems in ancillary departments
• Therapist and specialist desire for “specialty” systems
• Finance and administration recommendations for bridge technology instead of EHRs

This tip is from The No-Hassle Guide to EHR Implementation published by HCPro, Inc.

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