CEHRS EHR Implementation and Project Management

Question 1

Which phase of an EHR implementation project involves analyzing current workflows and identifying gaps before selecting a system?

Accepted Answer

Needs assessment

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Go-live planning

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Post-implementation review

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User acceptance testing

Question 2

Which go-live strategy involves running both the old and new EHR systems simultaneously for a period of time?

Accepted Answer

Parallel implementation

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Big bang cutover

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Phased rollout

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Pilot deployment

Question 3

A super user in an EHR implementation project is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A trained end-user who serves as a peer resource and first-line support

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The project manager responsible for budget oversight

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An IT administrator who configures system interfaces

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A vendor representative who manages software updates

Question 4

Which document formally defines the scope, objectives, timeline, and resources for an EHR implementation project?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

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Request for proposal (RFP)

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Service level agreement (SLA)

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Workflow redesign map

Question 5

During EHR vendor selection, which criterion ensures that the system can communicate with other healthcare applications used in the organization?

Accepted Answer

Interoperability

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Scalability

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Usability

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Customizability

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a workflow redesign during an EHR implementation?

Accepted Answer

To align clinical and administrative processes with new system capabilities

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To reduce the number of staff needed for administrative tasks

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To ensure all paper records are scanned into the system

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To establish a backup plan for system downtime

Question 7

Which stakeholder group is most critical to engage early in an EHR implementation to ensure clinical workflow requirements are accurately captured?

Accepted Answer

End users and clinical staff

Answer

IT security analysts

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Billing and revenue cycle managers

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Vendor technical support teams