HCI 655: Electronic Health Records (HCI655)

HCI 655 Topic 1 Assessment VLab: MEDITECH Expanse Getting Started & Acute Activities (Patient Care Services and Physician Care Manager) Description: The purpose of this assignment is to access patient electronic health records (EHRs) using the MEDITECH EHR application. Complete the VLab activities and quizzes for this topic. When opening the VLab activity, note that some activities are gated, meaning you must complete the previous activities frst. Grading for this assignment will be...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 Description: What is the role of project management techniques in the implementation of EHRs? Why is project management so important for a successful EHR implementation? What is the role and value of acceptance testing during the EHR implementation process?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Discussion Question 1 Description: What is the step-by-step process for implementing an EHR? What are the most typical challenges faced by health care systems when implementing EHRs?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Assessment: Implementation Plan Outline Description: The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with the EHR implementation process by creating an implementation plan outline. Develop an implementation plan outline for an enterprise health care system. In your outline, include a description of the following elements and how you would address them in an EHR implementation plan. 1. Impacted health care settings within the enterprise hea...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 Description: What are the steps involved in EHR vendor selection? What is the most common rationale for changing EHR vendor platforms? Describe the difference between an RFI and RFP.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 7 Assessment: Benchmark - RFI for EHR Vendor Description: The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate an EHR vendor by analyzing key criteria that would be used to develop a request for information (RFI). You will choose an acute care or ambulatory setting and an EHR vendor to determine if the EHR vendor meets the needs of the setting. In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, describe the considerations that need to be addressed during the EHR vendor evalua...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Discussion Question 2 Description: What are the key workflow elements for a hospital admission? What are the key workflow elements for an inpatient encounter? What are the key workflow elements for an outpatient encounter? Discuss how a workflow impacts a patient's experience in various health care settings.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 Description: Describe the importance of mapping existing workflows and workflows planned for future projects. How does EHR functionality impact workflows? Give an example of why it is important for an EHR to be compatible with clinical workflows.