CEHRS EHR Implementation and Project Management 3

Question 1

Which metric is most useful for evaluating user adoption of a newly implemented EHR system?

Accepted Answer

Login frequency and documentation completion rates by users

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System uptime percentage

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Number of support tickets submitted to the vendor

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Average hardware replacement cycle

Question 2

When planning an EHR implementation budget, which cost category is most commonly underestimated?

Accepted Answer

Training and ongoing support

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Hardware procurement

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Software licensing fees

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Network infrastructure upgrades

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the EHR vendor selection process?

Accepted Answer

To solicit detailed vendor responses to standardized organizational requirements

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To formally authorize the start of the implementation project

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To document the final configuration settings chosen for the system

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To assign roles and responsibilities to the implementation team

Question 4

Which risk is most directly associated with migrating historical patient data to a new EHR system?

Accepted Answer

Data corruption or incomplete transfer of clinical records

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Loss of network connectivity during peak usage hours

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Unauthorized access by external parties during migration

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Increased licensing costs due to expanded data storage needs

Question 5

After EHR go-live, an optimization phase typically focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Fine-tuning workflows, templates, and system configurations based on user feedback

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Completing initial staff credentialing in the new system

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Renegotiating software licensing with the vendor

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Archiving the legacy system and destroying paper records

Question 6

Which factor is most important when determining the training approach for clinical staff during EHR implementation?

Accepted Answer

Role-specific workflows and the users' varying levels of technical proficiency

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The total number of licenses purchased from the vendor

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The organization's hardware refresh schedule

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The availability of the vendor's online help documentation

Question 7

In EHR project management, the term 'scope creep' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled expansion of project requirements beyond the original plan

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A gradual increase in system response time after go-live

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Unauthorized access attempts that increase over the project lifecycle

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The tendency for end users to revert to paper-based workflows