It's no surprise that a majority of hospitals aren't ready for the switch to electronic medical records and that the uptake of technology has not been, nor will be, as rapid as the government hopes.
Although there are billions of dollars available for care facilities to implement new technologies, such as EMRs, clinical decision support systems (CDS), and clinical information systems (CIS), these are often expensive and time consuming up front, requiring implementation and training of already overworked staff. This process can take from months to years to reach maturity and often does not show significant gains immediately. Remember, though, the aim is for better standardized patient care and long term efficiencies within the facility.
With all the headaches associated with the implementation of clinical information systems, take the guesswork out of at least one part of the process and ensure that your EHR vendor is partnered with a reputable drug information provider. Lexi-Comp provides drug product information that includes drug classifications by brand and generic name, a comprehensive drug interaction database, pediatric dosing calculators, and duplicate therapy checking.
Learn more about Lexi-Comp's drug information.
Although there are billions of dollars available for care facilities to implement new technologies, such as EMRs, clinical decision support systems (CDS), and clinical information systems (CIS), these are often expensive and time consuming up front, requiring implementation and training of already overworked staff. This process can take from months to years to reach maturity and often does not show significant gains immediately. Remember, though, the aim is for better standardized patient care and long term efficiencies within the facility.
With all the headaches associated with the implementation of clinical information systems, take the guesswork out of at least one part of the process and ensure that your EHR vendor is partnered with a reputable drug information provider. Lexi-Comp provides drug product information that includes drug classifications by brand and generic name, a comprehensive drug interaction database, pediatric dosing calculators, and duplicate therapy checking.
Learn more about Lexi-Comp's drug information.
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