title: Specialty Task Force: A Strategic Component to Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimization.
abstract: Post-implementation stage comes after an electronic health record (EHR) deployment. Analyst and end users deal with the reality that some of the concepts and designs initially planned and created may not be complementary to the workflow; creating anxiety, dissatisfaction, and failure with early adoption of system. Problems encountered during deployment are numerous and can vary from simple to complex. Redundant ticket submission creates backlog for Information Technology personnel resulting in delays in resolving concerns with EHR system. The process of optimization allows for evaluation of system and reassessment of users' needs. A solid and well executed optimization infrastructure can help minimize unexpected end-user disruptions and help tailor the system to meet regulatory agency goals and practice standards. A well device plan to resolve problems during post implementation is necessary for cost containment and to streamline communication efforts. Creating a specialty specific collaborative task force is efficacious and expedites resolution of users' concerns through a more structured process.
authors.affiliation: Perianesthesia Nursing Department, University of Colorado Health, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: Mary Rachel
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Romero
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Health, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Staub
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000458:organization & administration; D012984:Software