EHR Implementation Communication Guidelines for Providers



EHR Implementation Communication GuidelinesGuidelines for ProvidersProvided By:The National Learning Consortium (NLC)Developed By:Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC) Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC)The material in this document was developed by Regional Extension Center staff in the performance of technical support and EHR implementation. The information in this document is not intended to serve as legal advice nor should it substitute for legal counsel. Users are encouraged to seek additional detailed technical guidance to supplement the information contained within. The REC staff developed these materials based on the technology and law that were in place at the time this document was developed. Therefore, advances in technology and/or changes to the law subsequent to that date may not have been incorporated into this material.National Learning Consortium The National Learning Consortium (NLC) is a virtual and evolving body of knowledge and resources?designed to support healthcare providers and health IT professionals?working towards the implementation, adoption and meaningful use of certified EHR systems.The NLC represents the collective EHR implementation experiences and knowledge gained directly from the field of?ONC’s outreach programs (REC, Beacon, State HIE) and through the Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC) Communities of Practice (CoPs). The following resource can be used in support of the EHR Implementation Lifecycle. It is recommended by “boots-on-the-ground” professionals for use by others who have made the commitment to implement or upgrade to certified EHR systems. EHR Implementation LifecycleDescription & Instructions The Electronic Health Record (HER) Communication guidelines are intended to aid providers and health IT implementers with the implementation of an EHR system. This resource includes communication guidelines for practitioners when using an EHR in an exam room with patients. Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u \t "Heading 6,1,Heading 7,2,Heading 8,3" 1Communicating with an Electronic Health Record in the Exam Room PAGEREF _Toc368490459 \h 1List of Exhibits TOC \h \z \t "Caption" \c Exhibit 1 Practical Application for the Five Communication Behaviors PAGEREF _Toc335999347 \h 2Communicating with an Electronic Health Record in the Exam Room Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have identified five key communication behaviors to foster smooth integration of computers into your practice:Let the patient look on Eye contact with the patient Value the computer as a tool Explain what you are doing Log off and say you are doing so The following chart provides a practical application for the five communication behaviors and details some recommended actions to use and scripts to say to effectively integrate the computer into your exam room interaction with your patient. By including a few new communication behaviors into everyday practice, a computer in the exam room will enhance the overall care experience for the patient. Exhibit 1 Practical Application for the Five Communication BehaviorsSkillsActionsWhat to SayLet the patient look onMove the screen for the patient to see.Invite the patient to move closer to the screen to view information.Ask the patient to verify information as you type.(This builds trust, actively involves the patient and demonstrates “we know you”)“Let’s look at the lab results to see how your cholesterol is doing.” “Let me show you this part of the medical record so we can confirm some information together.” “Here are the injections we have in our records. Have you had other injections outside this office that we need to add?”Eye contact with the patientGreet the patient. Make a personal connection away from the computer. Keep that connection throughout the visit:Maintain eye contact.Turn toward the patient when he/she speaks and during conversation.(Maintaining eye contact promotes active involvement)“Good morning, Mr. Jones. I see you hurt your ankle.” “Let’s spend a few minutes discussing your options.”Value the computer as a toolAcknowledge the computer. Let the patient know how the computer improves care. Stay positive when faced with computer challenges. (From the patient’s perspective, great medical technology is equated with great medical care.)“The computer makes getting and sharing information with other health care team members so easy and efficient.” “This computer is great. I have all your background information at my fingertips – medications, prior visit notes and lab results.” Explain what you are doingKeep the patient informed about your thought processes and actions.As you are documenting, let the patient know what you are doing – entering information you have just discussed, ordering lab tests/medicines, accessing patient information. (Patients who receive no explanation about what you are doing may think you are working on unrelated business.)“I am printing some instructions, which we can go over together in a moment.” “I am recording the details of your sore throat so our records will be complete.” “I’ll order the medication we just discussed so it will be available at the pharmacy.” “I’ll add the leg swelling to your problem list, so we can keep it in mind for future visits.”Log off and say you are doing soTell the patient that you are logging off the computer to safeguard his/her information. (Some patients are concerned about privacy and confidentiality. If their concerns are not addressed, satisfaction may decrease.)“I am logging off the computer now to keep your information private.”16205206378575654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 5: Achieve Meaningful Use654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 5: Achieve Meaningful Use16014707026275654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 6: Continue Quality Improvement654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 6: Continue Quality Improvement16490954311650654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 2: Plan Your Approach654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 2: Plan Your Approach16287755015230654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 3: Select or Upgrade to a Certified EHR654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 3: Select or Upgrade to a Certified EHR16230605706110654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 4: Conduct Training & Implement an EHR System654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 4: Conduct Training & Implement an EHR System16313153687445654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 1: Assess Your Practice Readiness654321The EHR Implementation LifecycleStep 1: Assess Your Practice Readiness ................
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