Evaluate an EHR migration path for the Medical Center of DeVry
Written Assignment: EHR Migration Path Assignment
In this assignment, you will evaluate an EHR migration path for the Medical Center of DeVry. The medical center already has the following systems:
- Patient Financials
- R-ADT
- Radiology Information System
- Laboratory Information System
- Materials Management
- Abstracting
- Digital Dictation
- Chart Tracking
- Order Communication
- Release of Information
Below is a partial EHR migration path:
| Phase I | Phase II | Phase III | |
| Goals | Collector | Helper | Mentor |
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Review this migration path while studying Chapter 3 of your textbook and write a two-to-three page paper identifying the good elements and problem elements with this migration path. Recommend changes to it (in content and/or format) in order to help assure a smooth migration towards health IT implementation, adoption, and optimization.
Grading Rubric
| Category | Points | % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation and Formatting | 10 | 20 | Use APA formatting of paper, citations, and references. |
| Organization and Cohesiveness | 10 | 20 | Include an introduction and conclusion. The paper should contain smooth transitions between topics discussed. |
| Editing | 5 | 10 | Spelling and Grammar |
| Content | 25 | 50 | Identify the good elements in the migration plan and the problem elements. These items should be described and not simply listed. Recommend modifications to the migration plan. |
| Total | 50 | 100 | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
