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Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems: EHR Go-Live Strategies

Self-Assessment with Key

1. For Items a-g indicate whether True or False based on the information provided in Component 14.

a. Staffing issues are key factors to consider before implementation of vendor-specific Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. ________

b. “Big bang” is a metaphor for a gradual but large-scale implementation of a new EHR system. ________

c. One advantage of a phased rollout of a new EHR system is that it is a planned and focused implementation method.________

d. Change management is necessary part of implementing vendor specific EHR systems.________

e. There is no need for monitoring use of a new EHR system if it is of high quality.________

f. Physicians and nurses are not a part of the staffing structure necessary for implementation of a vendor-provided EHR system. _________

g. The concept of “meaningful use” is facilitated by on-site consultants during implementation of a vendor-specific EHR system. _________

Answer:

a. T

b. F

c. T

d. T

e. F

f. F

g. T

Objective(s): Objective 8.1: Describe characteristics of vendor-specific training and go-live strategies that would facilitate implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slides 1-14.

2. All of the following are advantages of a big-bang rollout EXCEPT for which one?

a. Short term disruption

b. Only one system to support

*c. Focused planning

d. No need for linking old and new systems

Answer: C

Objective(s): Objective 8.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a big-bang rollout versus a phased rollout and vice-versa

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 4

3. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a phased rollout method of implementation of a new EHR system?

a. High risk to the organization

*b. Risk of stagnation

c. Mass training required

d. Requires comprehensive planning

Answer: B

Objective(s): Objective 8.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a big-bang rollout versus a phased rollout and vice-versa

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 5

4. Identify TWO (2) advantages and TWO (2) disadvantages of a big-bang rollout and a phased rollout.

Big-Bang Rollout

Advantage:

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Disadvantage:

Phased Rollout

Advantage:

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Disadvantage:

Answer:

Big-Bang Rollout

Advantage: short-term disruption

Advantage: no need for linking

Advantage: only one system to support

Disadvantage: higher risk to organization

Disadvantage: requires comprehensive planning

Disadvantage: mass training required.

Phased Rollout

Advantage: focused planning

Advantage: isolated disruptions

Advantage: smaller groups of users

Disadvantage: need to maintain two systems

Disadvantage: risk of stagnation

Disadvantage: need to correlate information from both systems

Objective(s): Objective 8.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a big-bang rollout versus a phased rollout and vice-versa

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slides 4-5

5. Staffing requirements for EHR implementation are influenced by all of the following EXCEPT for which factor?

a. Application module

*b. Time of year

c. Physical location

d. Type of roll-out

Answer: B

Objective(s): Objective 8.3: Identify staffing, command center and on-site consultant considerations in the EHR vendor selection process

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 7

6. Identify FIVE (5) staffing categories that should be incorporated in an EHR implementation team.

Answer:

1. Physician champion

2. Project director

3. Project manager

4. Principal trainer

5. Network support

Objective(s): Objective 8.3: Identify staffing, command center and on-site consultant considerations in the EHR vendor selection process

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 7

7. During which of the following phases is a command center fully operational?

A. Project planning phase

B. Implementation phase

C. Immediate after the “go-live” phase

D. Maintenance phase

Answer: B

Objective(s): Objective 8.3: Identify staffing, command center and on-site consultant considerations in the EHR vendor selection process

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 8

8. Identify SIX (6) roles that on-site consultants can play during an EHR project.

Answer:

1. EHR selection

2. EHR implementation

3. Meaningful Use

4. EHR vendors

5. IT consulting

6. EHR review

7. EHR training

8. EHR certification

Objective(s): Objective 8.3: Identify staffing, command center and on-site consultant considerations in the EHR vendor selection process

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 9

9. All of the following are examples of usage monitoring EXCEPT for which one?

a. Number of documents created

*b. Number of staff on project by project phase

c. Orders written during the implementation phase

d. Orders filled during the implementation phase

e. Prescriptions written by project phase

Answer: B

Objective(s): Objective 8.1: Describe characteristics of vendor-specific training and go-live strategies that would facilitate implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 10

10. In which project phase is change management an important aspect?

a. Project planning phase

b. Implementation phase

c. Immediate post go-live phase

*d. Maintenance phase

Answer: D

Objective(s): Objective 8.1: Describe characteristics of vendor-specific training and go-live strategies that would facilitate implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 11

11. List the SIX (6) steps of system change management, as given in Component 14.

Answer:

1. Record/classify

2. Assess

3. Plan

4. Build/test

5. Implement

6. Close/gain acceptance

Objective(s): Objective 8.4: Compare vendor strategies for monitoring system usage and change management

Lecture(s)/Slide(s): Slide 12-13

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