A best practice for EHR implementation

Written by Reed Tinsley | May 13, 2011

One key to a successful EHR implementation is defining and documenting "workflows." Workflow refers to the intereaction of processes and tasks through which healthcare is delivered. So when implementing a new EHR system, consider the following:

Build a multidisplinary team - clinical proceses don't usually start and finish in the same department;

Document the process and receive sign-off from the staff doing the work;

Do not rely on the EHR vendor to do workflow analysis for your individual processes; and finally

Assign an owner to key processes to ensure they are mapped into the EHR configuration.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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