Prerequisites: Implementation 101, Implementation 201
Objectives:
- Learn the different stages of implementation
- Learn how to manage the stages of implementation
- Become familiar with issues you will face after your "go live" date
Implementation 220 - Managing the Implementation
Managing the Implementation
-- Here are some general implementation guidelines that physicians have found useful.
The Big Day and Beyond
-- If you have done your homework and preparation, "go live day" should not create any undue stress or anxiety. Here are some things to consider for three to nine months after that initial day.
Managing Change: An Overview
-- This article from the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association gives an overview of change management, with special attention to information technology implementation.
Change Management: A Critical Factor in EMR Implementation
-- A brief article from For the Record magazine about how change management can affect the implementation of an EHR.