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Evolution in clinical knowledge management strategy at Intermountain Healthcare
Nathan C Hulse1, Joel Galland, Emerson P Borsato
1Intermountain Healthcare, Murray, UT, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|January 11, 2013
Summary
Intermountain Healthcare developed a clinical knowledge management strategy to enhance its electronic medical record systems. This strategy, initiated in 2001, focuses on a centralized enterprise knowledge repository to meet evolving business needs.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Knowledge Management
- Electronic Medical Records
Background:
- Intermountain Healthcare initiated enterprise-wide knowledge management efforts in 2001.
- The strategy supports the organization's electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- A centralized enterprise knowledge repository was developed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of Intermountain Healthcare's clinical knowledge management strategy.
- To detail the evolution of applications, areas of emphasis, and key focus areas.
- To align knowledge management efforts with business needs.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current knowledge management initiatives.
- Description of applications developed for the knowledge repository.
- Analysis of areas of emphasis and focus in response to business requirements.
Main Results:
- Established a centralized enterprise knowledge repository since 2001.
- Developed various applications supporting clinical knowledge management.
- Demonstrated adaptability of the strategy to changing business needs.
Conclusions:
- The clinical knowledge management strategy has evolved to support EMR systems effectively.
- A centralized repository is crucial for managing clinical knowledge.
- Ongoing adaptation ensures the strategy remains relevant to business demands.
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