Kean University The Implementation of the SNAP HER Timeline and Reflection

 EHR implementation timeline and some questions about informatics.

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PART 1: PROJECT TIMELINE

Create a timeline for the implementation of an EHR and/or EMR for your health and wellness organization. You may select the format for your timeline.

Make your timeline as realistic as possible, and project a go-live date for the electronic data system.

  • Determine the series of tasks necessary for implementation (access the resource
  • Determine the time required for each task.
  • Determine a go-live date.
  • Backward plan from the go-live date to create your timeline.

PART 2: REFLECTION ON TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Use the questions to guide your response:

  • Why is the role of the informaticist essential in the implementation of electronic data processing systems in health and wellness organizations?
  • How can the informaticist promote teamwork among members of the EHR/EMR implementation team?
  • What challenges related to the transition to electronic data processing may be present in an organization? How can the informaticist and other implementation team members help overcome these challenges?