Question

Develop a plan to measure and manage performance during the transition to the new EHR. Compare at least two (2) benchmarking techniques (e.g., productivity standards, report cards, dashboards, etc.) and provide a visual example for each technique used. Differentiate between internal and external benchmarking. Discuss how benchmarking techniques are used to comply with health care regulations and improve organizational performance.

Answer 1

To ensure health care IT project or EHR transition need the right consultant. It is a multifaceted process, this process should focus on practice readiness, planning, selecting right certified EHR, training to staff and implementing EHR through meaningful use.
Benchmarking technique is an important part of improvement, it measures, compare and identifies the opportunity for improvement, it increases productivity and cash flow. Example: Productivity standards implemented through AHIMA standards, it launches a benchmarking process for coding professionals for the best EHR practice, they take productivity challenges by considering standards. coder knowledge and accurate recording important for benchmarking. productivity standards have a visual overview of data implementation as benchmarking tracking states. The team might use these metrics to improve their work and help track visually. It provides a way of gaining an idea about clarity and visibility over their performance.
Gantt chart for EHR workflow in clinical practice this chart helps the manager to easy understanding of project and task and time required for EHR implementation. Gantt chart contains a bar code that used for project scheduling, it provides a clear visual overview of the project to achieve the EHR efficient workflow with the priority it provides clear tracking and we will not miss any information needed for EHR implementation.
Benchmarking has 2 part that is internal and external. Internal that organization review about their own project and external that organization review project from other organizations for comparative analysis. Benchmarking technique used in health care organizations for regulations and its performance. It is the best practice-oriented to measure performance. It provides quality care, patient safety, and satisfaction and it improves efficacy. when the organization analyzes its project with another organization it compares and provides goal and outcome measures for their achievement.