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Toward an integrated computerized patient record.
1Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|June 10, 2000
Summary
Implementing a phased electronic medical record system involves initial basic solutions and vendor partnerships for long-term ambulatory care success. This approach manages resources effectively for comprehensive healthcare IT.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Developing a comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) system for ambulatory care is resource-intensive.
- A phased implementation strategy can mitigate challenges in large healthcare enterprises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a strategy for developing a comprehensive EMR system in ambulatory care.
- To describe a phased approach involving short-term solutions and vendor partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Introduction of a basic (mini) medical record system with automated problem/summary sheets.
- Decentralization of ambulatory-based medical records.
- Partnership with an information system vendor for long-term EMR development.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented an initial basic EMR system.
- Established a foundation for a comprehensive, future-ready EMR system through vendor collaboration.
Conclusions:
- A phased approach, starting with a mini-EMR and progressing to vendor-supported development, is a viable strategy.
- This method allows for manageable implementation and resource allocation in developing complex healthcare IT systems.