HIT System Selection: Ambulatory and Long Term Care

“Facilitate a systematic approach to system selection and IT investment, including: team process, selection guidelines, evaluation tools, vendor comparison analysis, and contract negotiation.

Long Term Care. AHRQ grant: Nursing Home IT:

Coordinated systematic approach to system selection project for 3 long term facilities seeking clinical and financial solutions for the long term care environment. High level review of 20 long term care systems with follow-up in-depth assessment of 6 systems; facilitated detailed review of product capabilities for use within individual organizations with emphasis on product support of organizational business objectives. Produced detailed RFP document for distribution to vendor finalists; reviewed contract to support facility negotiations with vendor.

Long Term Care. 400+ bed provider (New York):

Provided consulting assistance to organization providing continuum of services to the senior population. Facilitated system selection to meet organization objectives: implement EHR to support MD order entry, results reporting, MD and RN note documentation, improve communication across disciplines for early recognition of priority residents, streamline workflow to reduce inefficiencies, and support seamless information flow between long term care facility and hospital.

Physician Practice: Orthopaedics (North Carolina):

EMR system selection project for 60 provider orthopedic practice with Physical Therapy Services. In-depth review of vendor products to meet the business and financial needs of the practice; systemically led facility team through selection process utilizing evaluation tools and metrics to support goal-oriented decision-making. High level review of 30+ vendors, detailed review and analysis of 3 vendor finalists resulted in selection of NextGen EMR to support front and back office clinical and business operations, and physician and physical therapist point-of-care documentation.