title: Rapid implementation of an electronic health record in an academic setting.
abstract: One of the sources of resistance to the implementation of electronic health records is that it often takes years to roll out a fully functional system. The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) has set a new standard for rapid EHR implementation by bringing 99 physicians and 130 residents and interns live in less than 30 days in a complex academic setting. MFA leveraged a rapid implementation process based on study of previous successful implementations. The rollout plan incorporated aggressive hands-on education, in-person and virtual training modules for self-review, and a leadership triad of physicians, administrators, and information technology experts.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University/Medical Faculty.
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Badger
authors.forename: Ryan G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Bosch
authors.forename: Praveen
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Toteja
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004219:District of Columbia; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*