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Department-focused electronic health record thrive training.
Katie Livingston1, Joseph Bovi1,2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
JAMIA Open
|April 27, 2022
Summary
Department-focused electronic health record (EHR) training improved clinician efficiency. This novel approach saved an average of 8.9 minutes per day, enhancing time management for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Efficiency
Background:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) are essential in modern healthcare, but their inefficient use can impede clinical workflows.
- Optimizing EHR usability is crucial for improving provider productivity and patient care.
- Targeted training interventions are needed to address specific departmental EHR challenges.
Observation:
- A department-focused EHR training program was developed based on baseline log data from six participants.
- Five in-person training sessions addressed identified inefficiencies in EHR use.
- Key metrics and efficiency scores were logged and analyzed pre- and post-training.
Findings:
- Post-training analysis showed improved efficiency scores for several participants.
- Average daily time spent in the inbox, per dictation, and per day decreased.
- This resulted in an average of 8.9 minutes saved per day (37.1 hours annually) per participant.
Implications:
- Department-focused EHR training can significantly enhance clinician time management and efficiency.
- Log data analysis provides valuable insights for tailoring effective training programs.
- Implementing such targeted interventions can lead to substantial time savings and improved workflow in healthcare settings.
Keywords:
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