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Making EMRs really work: the Southeast Health Center experience.

P G Townes1, D S Benson, P Johnston

  • 1Innovations, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|June 10, 2000
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Implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) in ambulatory care requires reengineering clinic workflows first. Southeast Health Center successfully integrated a new EMR by redesigning processes before system adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Ambulatory Care Systems

Background:

  • Electronic medical records (EMRs) offer potential benefits but face adoption challenges in ambulatory settings.
  • Traditional clinic models may hinder successful EMR implementation.
  • Southeast Health Center (SEHC) identified workflow inefficiencies as a barrier to EMR adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of reengineering clinic procedures at SEHC.
  • To detail the implementation of a new electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  • To evaluate the integration of an EMR within a reengineered ambulatory care environment.

Main Methods:

  • SEHC reengineered its clinic procedures before selecting an EMR system.
  • A joint project was initiated to test a new EMR compatible with the redesigned clinic model.

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  • The study involved detailed documentation of the reengineering and EMR implementation phases.

    • Main Results:

    • The reengineering of clinic workflows facilitated the adoption of the chosen EMR.
    • The new clinic model and EMR design were found to be compatible.
    • The project provided insights into the dynamics of EMR implementation in a unique setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Reengineering clinic workflows is a critical precursor to successful EMR implementation in ambulatory care.
    • Aligning EMR design with optimized clinical processes enhances adoption.
    • Lessons learned from SEHC's experience can inform future EMR integration strategies.