Guided Notes

The EHR Implementation Lifecycle

From vendor selection to optimization — planning, governance, workflow design, build, testing, training, cutover and go-live — and the people and budget behind it.

Phases of an implementation

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PhaseKey activities
SelectionRequirements, RFP, demos, references, contract
PlanningScope, timeline, budget, governance, team staffing
DesignCurrent-state and future-state workflows, design decisions
BuildConfigure the system, interfaces, data conversion
TestingUnit, integrated, interface, performance, user acceptance
TrainingCurriculum, trainers, super users, proficiency checks
Cutover & go-liveData conversion, downtime, command center, at-the-elbow support
Stabilization & optimizationFix issues, measure adoption, improve workflows