How easy is it for ambulatory surgery centers to implement a new EMR system?
Considering all the problems that surgical centers face, implementing an EMR system is the easy part. It’s the planning and follow through that are the most difficult. Implementing an electronic document management (EDM) solution to digitally store all existing paper charts will increase the chance of a successful EMR deployment. The following provides an overview of the problems surgical centers face and the solutions that can be found with a best-of-class EDM system. Also provided here are tips to help make informed decisions about selecting a document management system that will serve a center’s needs. Problems that Surgical Centers Face: Many surgical centers have trouble maintaining record integrity and adequate confidentiality with paper records. They also face issues of: • Security and Confidentially — HIPAA and AAAHC regulations must be adhered to. • Misfiled patient charts — This can led to lost time, inadequate patient care, and disorganized reputation. Overwhelming workloads
