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Melissa Rappl, CISO at Omaha, Neb.-based Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, says relationships and storytelling are key to CISO success.
Being a CIO with clinical experience
Understanding workflow — perception vs. reality
IT rounding — “you have to get out there”
“Networking is critical to everything we do”
“Have a good team and get out of their way”
How IT is similar to the ICU environment
Implementing clinical decision support
Qualifying for MU under Medicaid rules
Waiting to attest with Epic
“We were going to do this anyway… it hasn’t really changed our philosophy”
Moving ahead with ICD-10
“Have a game plan and stick to it”
Managing dual CIO & CMIO roles
About Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Migrating to Epic
No need to push EMRs out to community docs
Being a founding member of NEHII
“We intend to use the Epic solutions wherever possible”
Complex issues involving decision support with pediatric patients
