IS YOUR PRACTICE EQUIPPED TO IMPLEMENT EHR?

Derek Seymour • July 23, 2019

EHR stands for Electronic Health Records, a computerized method of safekeeping a patient’s medical data. EHR software has become a convenient and effective tool through which the health system has experienced a remarkable transformation. Small and medium-sized practices have been adopting EHR at a fast rate to boost the quality of their services. If you are an eligible Medicare professional, then there is no doubt that you are going to have to adopt the EHR systems sooner or later.

However, it may not be wise to make the transition directly to EHR without some adjustments. If you are looking to benefit from the convenience, safety, and efficacy of electronic health records software, your practice will need to make some changes in terms of knowledge, management, working relations and so on; this leads to seamless integration with the new system.

So how do you go about making your practice ready for EHR implementation?

 

1. FOSTER STAFF INTEREST IN EHR

For the new technology to run smoothly, the implementation must begin from the roots: your staff. You need to make sure that your team is interested or at least has no personal concerns with the initiative. You should take it upon yourself to foster the interest on EHRs and address these concerns before implementation.

 

2. IMPORTANCE OF THE CHANGE

Human beings are creatures of comfort – they like to settle into their comfort zones and unfortunately, any change means upsetting that balance, even if it’s for the best. It’s not always easy to settle back into a routine after a significant change, and that is why your staff need to understand that the change is necessary. Let them know how beneficial the EHR systems are to both their patients and themselves.

 

3. SET TEMPORARY GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS

During the transition phase, lots of things may happen that may cause a lag or inhibit the previous smooth flow of operation. It is essential to set up temporary goals and expectations for your staff to go by for the time being. Let your team know that it is common for productivity to be affected during the transition.

Implementing EHR software shouldn’t be a daunting task. Everything you need to set up and ready to go can be a headache without the right help, contact us today to talk about EHR1 for your practice.

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