Looking For Certified EMR/EHR & PMS Solutions ?

It is quite common to come across the misconception which people carry about the supposed difficulty one has to face when using EMR/EHR and Practice Management Systems - that these solutions are complex and time consuming. However if one were to go by some of the recently concluded researches, Health IT applications are being built keeping in mind the fact the likely end users are mostly going to be amateurs. Hence enough is being done to ensure that the problems faced while using them are at a minimum level. One thing which needs to be mentioned here is that , it has to start with a desire to change one’s existing habits which always process to be a difficult proposition. But since the benefits of using , both in terms of financial as well as operational, EMR/EHR and Practice Management Systems is proving to be overwhelming, it is no surprise that majority of the physicians have implemented the solutions . The ones who have not still yet are looking for answers to some of their questions. The established vendors are giving their best by focusing all their effort towards improving the usability and product quality. The intent is to ensure that physicians do not have to spend extra money or time for that matter to learn how the applications run. Also, in order to leave no loose ends hanging they are providing effective demonstrations of their products to help Physicians comprehend the functionalities and features of their systems quickly. Infact certified EMR/EHR and PMS are designed in such a manner so that they keep in perspective the fact that technology is supposed to facilitate and complicate the daily operations of physicians.

No matter how much troublesome they find giving up on their existing workflows, the established vendors are quite confident that eventually the physicians who are skeptical about the adoption of these systems will understand their benefits and be convinced about the ease with which they can switch to them - not to forget the monetary benefits, in terms of the meaningful use incentive funds, of adopting them. The physicians who have been early adopters have noticed considerable benefits the systems have been able to render them. For e.g certified PMSs help in keeping the practice’s non-clinical operations running in every situation or circumstances. The conventional methods used till date might have worked for them but if one were to take into account the additional headaches which come with having to maintain a workforce, loads of paper-based patient records, time consumed for locating information when needed, these systems almost appear as boons. Apart from the efficiency and cost reduction which that they provide, one of the major benefits of using Health IT systems is that of protection against natural calamities/accidents.

If you are looking for a reliable offshore healthcare software maintenance company which can help you build robust EMR/EHR & PMS systems, Mindfire Solutions with its team of development experts can be your trusted partner. We are very meticulous in our development process. Our certified team of experts has 10+ years of rich domain experience in Healthcare industry and has successfully developed solutions for a number of companies spread across geographies. Our EMR/EHR solutions can be seamlessly integrated with third party Practice Management systems, lab / test information systems, retail pharmacies, various medical devices, speech recognition solutions to name a few. Besides the traditional Client–Server based systems, we also have the technical depth to build Web–Based systems. We also have expertise in developing Laboratory Information Management Systems and Ambulatory Systems.

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How To Overcome The Difficulties Faced In Implementing a CPOE System

Although the effectiveness of Computerized Physician Order Entry systems in reducing medical errors is quite apparent and proven, its effectiveness as a complete solution has been debated upon. There are suggestions that in order to completely eliminate chances of errors, which prove fatal at times, changes at a broader level (for e.g. adopting a culture which promotes risk-free reporting, acceptance of system generated guidelines by physicians ) are required in additional to dependence or use of technology .There are many reasons which have come forth for slow pace at which the system has been voluntarily accepted .To start off with, most of the hospital information system vendors had a belief that physicians will not be willing to use the system & so never invested their resources into building them .A lack of general demand for the CPOE system was also to some extent responsible for such a belief. Half hearted efforts had also resulted in availability of systems which were not adequate & hence difficult to sell. The most common fear is that of the disruption with the implementation. Also, there is a considerable amount of cost involved in the implementation since it involves software, hardware and changes in workflows. Finally there is also training which needs to be provided to all concerned stakeholders.

The changes in the government regulatory settings related to Meaningful Use brought about a tremendous impact as far as the push for implementing CPOE system is concerned. It made it mandatory to implement CPOE system in provider settings because of its linkage to Clinical Decision support, data aggregation and EHR – all of which are key elements to Meaningful Use. Thus left without the option the focus now has shifted towards figuring out best possible ways of implementing the system. Several reports of surveys undertaken to successful pilot projects have brought out some common points. It has start off with complete support from the top level management in terms of providing a vision, setting up of goals & program managing the workflow changes which have to be brought in. Without their support bringing about practices & policies and standardizing them is not possible. The administrative support that is needed has to go beyond the implementation phase and become a part of the system to function. Next comes the involvement of the physician team. Their buy-in and involvement during the implementation is a must if it were to stand a chance of being successful. The general process in a hospital is to form an advisory group with representation by physicians from all departments. Given the far reaching effects a CPOE system has, the implementation team should also have an adequate representation from members of units which are going to be impacted. Before the implementation process gets underway, it is of primary importance to first do a work process & system analysis, understand the integrations which exist between ancillary systems & then do an impact analysis of the new changes which are to be made .Importance to details is a must without which the process is bound to fall short of expected results .Security & confidentiality of data are factors which have to be abiding by as per the norms put down by Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Mindfire Solutions has been successful in implementing Healthcare projects for the last 10+ years . With expertise in having executed multiple Health IT projects across areas like EMR/EHR, PMS, Ambulatory Care System, LIMs, Medical Billing, CPOE, Clinical Management Systems as well in mHealth, we are preferred technology partner for many of clients in need of developing standard as well as customized healthcare solutions meeting all the EMR Customization regulatory guidelines.

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How Effective Is a CPOE System?

A Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) system has been instrumental in providing physicians with a valuable alternative to using prescription pads or paper forms. Not only is it a more efficient alternative, its major benefit is the safety quotient that it offers. In this system, orders are incorporated with patient information e.g. radiology/lab results and there are automatic checks in place to catch hold of errors and problems which if allowed to be committed have the potential to cause a fatal outcome. The system has also been highly effective in reducing errors associated illegibility as well as inappropriate drug use & dosing. Overall, by using a (CPOE) there is a considerable reduction in medical errors and adverse drug events (ADEs). The need to use a system was triggered by a report by Institute of Medicine (IOM).

The report which was published indicated that the various healthcare improvement agendas ought to be channelized towards patient safety and error reduction. It brought to the forefront the fact that medical errors were not uncommon & that the largest number of errors traced involved medication. These involved prescribing medications to which either the patient was allergic and prescribing inappropriate dosage. Also it was seen that Adverse Drug Events contributed in a major way to an increase in patient stay in hospitals. Revelation of all this information brought to the forefront critical issues which needed immediate attention & possible solutions. The focus clearly needed to shift towards enhanced error reporting, designation of qualified individuals to lead the safety improvement efforts, & risk identification and reduction programs.

Use of technology & application, in the form of a CPOE system, got introduced as a solution to tackle the issues which were proving to be matters of high concern. It required practitioners to enter orders into a system & get them transmitted electronically to appropriate departments. To help reduce incidences of errors, alerts and decision support system, clinical guidelines were also integrated into the system. Since then on, various studies have been done to figure out how effective the adoption and implementation of the system has been. Some of the benefits which have been commonly reported are increase in efficiency, reduction in overall costs, reduced length of medical stay & a decrease of medical errors i.e. reduction in inappropriate medication selection, inappropriate dosing and inappropriate frequency of medication administration . Some of the other common order-entry errors like overlooking of drug allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-laboratory value interactions & drug–disease interaction were also easily avoided.

Although the overall evaluation of Computerized Physician Order Entry system has been positive in terms of the tangible benefits that it offers, the surprising factor has been the pace of its adoption which has falling short of expectations. There are a few reasons cited for lack of voluntary adoption. The major reason seems to be the willingness among physicians and hospital authorities to bring about the required change in their work flows to accommodate the change. Also it requires a certain amount of investment; both for the implementation of the system as well as for training resources to use the system. However the push provided by CMS meaningful use program is getting providers to adopt the system at a faster rate now.

Mindfire Solutions has been successful in implementing Healthcare projects for the last 10+ years . With expertise in having executed multiple Health IT projects across areas like EMR/EHR, PMS, Ambulatory Care System, LIMs, Medical Billing, CPOE, Clinical Management Systems as well in mHealth, we are preferred technology partner for many of clients in need of developing standard as well as customized healthcare solutions meeting all the regulatory guidelines.

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