title: EDMS implementation challenge.
abstract: The challenges faced by facilities wishing to implement an electronic medical record system are complex and overwhelming. Issues such as customer acceptance, basic computer skills, and a thorough understanding of how the new system will impact work processes must be considered and acted upon. Acceptance and active support are necessary from Senior Administration and key departments to enable this project to achieve measurable success. This article details one hospital's "journey" through design and successful implementation of an electronic medical record system.
authors.affiliation: HIPAA & Medical Information Services Departments, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, California, USA.
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De La Torre
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D015274:Interdepartmental Relations; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D013192:Staff Development; D018511:Systems Integration