VIDEOS FROM HIMSS14

• End The Chaos. Reduce The Noise. Improve Patient Safety.

  Amid complexity and chaos, a trauma nurse misses a vital piece of information and a major mistake is set in motion.

• Building And Managing A Rock-Solid Security Plan

  Not only are security threats increasing in sophistication and frequency, they now have a whole host of targets: everything from traditional desktop PCs to smartphones and tablets to Web apps.

• Applying EHR Transition Lessons System Wide

  David Gibbons, executive VP & COO at UPMC Hamot discusses what “useful information” was brought to UPMC Hamot’s “Big Bang” from the previous “Big Bang” UPMC conducted at UPMC Northwest. Also discussed is the importance of re-banding patients the night before go live and why education both the ER and patient registration staffs prior to the transition is vital.

• Factors To Consider When Switching EHRs

  David Gibbons, executive VP & COO at UPMC Hamot explains why the “Big Bang” approach was chosen over an evolutionary or staged approach, mentioning the distance from the core as UPMC as one reason.

• Takeaways From An EHR Switch

  David Gibbons, executive VP & COO at UPMC Hamot shares what lessons were learned during and after the UPMC Hamot transition – UPMC’s largest implementation to date. One of the biggest takeaways was to devote time and attention to building templates to keep the medical staff calm and the transition smooth.

• Thinking Of The Patient When Switching EHRs

  David Gibbons, executive VP & COO at UPMC Hamot touches on multiple components of the EHR transition in this video, from the perspective of the patient to UPMC Hamot’s involvement with the next transition in Altoona to the differences between an implementation between smaller and larger health systems.

• EHR Switch Disrupts Physician Workflow

  Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot speaks to the biggest challenges UPMC Hamot’s physicians faced in regards to UPMC Hamot’s rollover from Soarian to Cerner, mentioning “the way their workflow flows” as the biggest. Long also says, “While the physicians welcomed (the change), it’s obviously a challenge once it happens to you.”

• Support Paramount When Switching EHRs

  Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot acknowledges the benefits of the support UPMC Hamot received from UPMC in regards to the transition, from the planning stage to the “Big Bang” itself. Long notes “over 300” support people in almost every specialty came to UPMC Hamot – spending weeks to months – to make sure the implementation went smoothly.

• EHR Switch A Constantly Evolving Process

  Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot explains in this video that, despite the support UPMC offered before, during, and after the “Big Bang,” he knew the day would come when UPMC Hamot would have to take ownership of the project and “do it on our own.” Long cites physician and nurse champions as vital for success.

• One-Day EHR Switch Takes Months To Plan

  Dr. Richard Long, SVP & CMO at UPMC Hamot discusses why the decision was made to switch EHRs in one fell swoop, saying the short term pain was preferable to a long, drawn out process. Long notes, however, the one-day transition took months to plan.

• EHR Switch: Never Underestimate Need For Support

  Lisa McChesney, director of information systems at UPMC Hamot discusses the technological challenges of the “Big Bang,” from network connectivity to active directory to resolving or modifying IP addresses. She also speaks to the importance of assigning someone with project management skills when looking for champions, as well as the importance of “seeking first to understand.”

• Finding Comfort In An EHR Switch

  Lisa McChesney, director of information systems at UPMC Hamot discusses her role in the “Big Bang” and the support UPMC facilities offer one another when EHR switches take place in sister facilities.

• Graphium Health: Implementing Mobility In Healthcare And Streamlining EMR

  Healthcare is about people - but it is also about data.  A lot of data.   The right mobile solution can make data management easier, more efficient and more effective.  Jeff R. Zavaleta, MD, Chief Medical Officer and his associates from Graphium Health share insights on their mobile solution hardware, software and implementation.

• Havis Docking Station for Toughbook H2

  The Havis Docking Station for the Panasonic Toughbook H2 handheld tablet PC. This rugged docking station ensures reliable docking and performance in medical, enterprise and in-vehicle workspaces.

• Video Case Study: El Camino Hospital Enhances Patient Registration With Biometric Palm Scanning PatientSecure by HT Systems is a non-obtrusive vein scanning recognition and identification system designed to provide quick, accurate, and secure patient verification by comparing the scan of a patient’s palm vein pattern to data stored in a Microsoft SQL database.
• HIMSS 2010 Video Booth Visits Ken Congdon, chief editor at Health IT Outcomes, shares conversations with vendors while at HIMSS 2010.
• AHIMA 2009 Video Booth Visits Ken Congdon, chief editor at Health IT Outcomes, shares conversations with vendors while at AHIMA 2009.
• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: Nuance Communications Booth 1622 Nuance Communications provides a comprehensive family of speech-driven clinical documentation systems, supporting all types of physician documentation and workflow.
• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: MRO MRO is a provider of shared electronic Release of Information solutions. Using Web-based software and document capture systems, MRO solutions integrate with daily workflow processes for both paper-based and electronic record systems.
• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: MedQuist Booth 1600

  MedQuist Inc. is the largest Medical Transcription Service Organization in the world and a player in technology-enabled clinical documentation workflow.

• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: McKesson Booth 603 McKesson’s document imaging solutions allow HIM (health information management) departments to transform the way they handle physical documents and maintain a patient’s legal medical record.
• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: Hyland Software Hyland Software develops OnBase integrated document management software that helps healthcare organizations create competitive advantage through reduced costs, streamlined operations, compliance assistance, and increased overall patient satisfaction.
• AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: Imaging Business Machines, LLC Booth 2323 Imaging Business Machines, LLC (ibml) manufactures the ImageTrac Scanning Platform. This technology can address the document imaging needs for multiple applications while increasing your compliancy (HIPAA, Check 21, etc.).