Safety is taken into consideration when making clinical decisions

 

 

 

 

Your organization has made it a priority that safety is taken into consideration when making clinical decisions. There is an opportunity to find an informatics or technology solution to improve the safety and overall well-being of patients.

Select an information technology you believe will benefit your organization. If your organization is currently using a similar product, you will compare the new technology to the one being used right now. For example, you have selected Epic for the electronic health record because your organization is currently using Meditech, which is outdated. In this case, you will compare Epic to Meditech.

If you have selected a technology your organization is not currently using, you will need to locate another one that is commercially equivalent to the one you selected. For example, your organization does not use integrated vital sign machines but you believe they will provide a significant benefit to the organization and you have selected Philips. You will need to locate another integrated vital sign machine, such as Vital Link to compare to.

Determine what 5 criteria are most important for evaluating the product, safety being foremost. Other possible criteria might be ease of use, clarity, time, etc.

Examine the 2 products and compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses.

Evaluate the 2 products using the 5 criteria you determined to be the most important.

Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes in which you:

Provide a detailed description of the 2 products and include your rationale for selecting one brand over the others.
Explain how the selected products could mitigate the administrative or clinical problem.
Present the result of your product evaluation. Your product evaluation should answer the following required questions:
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each product?
How does each product compare when assessed on the 5 criteria you determined to be most important?
What clinical outcomes are associated with each product? Is there evidence to support that the product is effective and safe?
Will the product integrate easily with your hospital's existing systems?
Does the product require any special training or expertise to use?
Can the product scale to meet the needs of your hospital as it grows?
Which product would be best for your organization?
Describe two ways you would implement the product.
Describe two evaluation methods. Address any relevant regulatory, legal, or ethical issues as a result of using the product.

 

 

Rationale for Selecting Epic for Comparison

 

Epic is selected because it is the market leader for large, integrated delivery networks and is recognized for its comprehensive, single-database architecture. This structure directly addresses the problem of fragmented care and limited interoperability, which are major safety risks. MEDITECH Expanse is a strong competitor, particularly for community and mid-sized hospitals, but is often cited as having less seamless integration across multiple sites and specialties compared to Epic.

 

Evaluation Criteria (Safety Foremost)

 

The five most important criteria for evaluating a new EHR system, prioritizing safety, are:

Patient Safety & Clinical Decision Support (CDS): Ability to prevent medical errors through hard stops, smart alerts (e.g., sepsis screening, drug interaction warnings), and best-practice advisories.

Interoperability & Data Exchange: The system's ability to seamlessly share patient data (in real-time) with outside organizations, local health exchanges, and affiliated clinics.

Usability & Workflow Efficiency: The ease with which clinicians can navigate, document, and access information, directly impacting clinician burnout and the time spent at the bedside (a key safety factor).

Scalability & Enterprise Integration: The capacity of the system to integrate all departments (inpatient, outpatient, ED, specialty) onto one single platform and grow with the organization.

Given the focus on clinical decision-making, patient safety, and organization-wide well-being, the technology selected is an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System. For this example, I will assume your organization is a large, integrated health system currently using MEDITECH and looking to transition to Epic, as the latter is generally preferred for large-scale integration and robust safety features.Given the focus on clinical decision-making, patient safety, and organization-wide well-being, the technology selected is an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System. For this example, I will assume your organization is a large, integrated health system currently using MEDITECH and looking to transition to Epic, as the latter is generally preferred for large-scale integration and robust safety features.

Latest Post

Writing Services

Unlock Your Academic Potential with Our Expert Writers

Embark on a journey of academic success with Legit Writing. Trust us with your first paper and experience the difference of working with world-class writers. Spend less time on essays and more time achieving your goals.

Order Now