Annual Nursing Update - Intermountain Healthcare

Clinical InformationSystems/Clinical SystemsChristina Carter, RN, MSNIn 2006, the Clinical Systems department was formed to supportIntermountain clinicians in our partnership with GE Healthcare. This 10-year partnership draws on Intermountain’s clinical expertise to helpdevelop the next generation of electronic health record.The Clinical Integration managers on the team are Registered Nurseswho represent five of our clinical programs. They ensure that our ISstrategy supports clinical program goals and initiatives. The Integrationmanagers are also accountable for ensuring clinical input into IS projects,examining clinical workflow and evaluating the impact of technology onclinical practice.2 0 0 6 A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s• Led a multidisciplinary team to develop a HELP-1 Barcode-AssistedMedication Administration function• Provided requirements for the printed, barcoded patientidentification band project• Developed mechanisms for clinician input into IS initiatives throughclinical expert teams• Conducted a Current State Workflow Summit in November 2006that documented over 90 percent of all clinical processes atIntermountain facilities• Provided leadership for the implementation of the HELP-2 PrenatalRecord and Bilirubin Management Tools• Assisted Clinical Programs with Strategic InitiativeProposal development2 0 0 7 G o a l s• Complete patient identification banding project• Implement HELP-1 Barcode-Assisted Medication Administration andLab Specimen Collection Management• Facilitate a Nursing Documentation Summit to examine currentnursing documentation practices and develop a model that willsupport extraordinary care• Conduct a Future State Workflow Summit that will be used to designscreens and workflow processes within the new electronic record• Complete a strategy roadmap for perioperative IS needs incollaboration with the Surgical Services Clinical Program• Begin implementing device interface capabilities (including monitors,ventilators, and infusion pumps)• Support development and implementation of the EmergencyDepartment electronic medical record. . . 2 4 . . .