Although it requires an investment in time and resources to map the current state, failing to do so can lead to more costs and complexity with a clinical improvement protect, says CMIO Dirk Stanley.
Why You Should Always Map the Current State
Working in Healthcare, Are You ‘Clinical?’
As care models continue to evolve, we need to stop using the word ‘clinical’ to create a divide between different types of workers, and start encouraging teamwork and collaboration, says Dirk Stanley, MD, CMIO at UConn Health.
Tomato, Tomato: Why EMR Terminology Matters
Terminology issues with EMRs can’t be underestimated, says CMIO Dirk Stanley. In fact, he believes a leader’s ability to successfully manage them can – and does – significantly impact user satisfaction.
Using CPOE Order Modes to Streamline Workflows
Using the right order modes is essential to designing and implementing workflows that deliver that safe patient care, says Dirk Stanley. And it starts with having a solid understanding of these modes, and the organizational policies to back them up.
Clinical Informatics Explained, Part 2: the ‘Who’ and the ‘How’
Budgets can force leaders to make difficult decisions, but one thing that shouldn’t be sacrificed are clinical informaticists, says Dirk Stanley, MD, who believes losing that expertise will end up costing much more in the long run.
