My project of implementing a reminder system into the rural health clinic’s EHR was implemented on October 1st. My first issue was the fact I was out of town for clinical when it was implemented. I finally was able to check in with the clinic in person on Friday, October 4th.
I found out the clinic is having issues with the program. The issue is the program is defaulting to ICD-9 codes instead of ICD-10 codes. Even though that is an issue for the clinic, I do not think it has any barring to my project. I attempting to help the clinic manager resolve this issue, but I think it is a program/system issue and she will need to contact the IT department or her sales representative. The reminder is popping up, however, and the reminder to inquire about pneumonia vaccination status and provide pneumococcal vaccinations is the focus of this project. When asked about providing pneumococcal vaccinations, the nursing staff reported they have been giving some. The timing of this project is perfect because it commences during flu vaccination season.
As of right not (knock on wood), I have not had any additional setbacks. The project is going along perfectly as expected. I made additional posters to put in the waiting room as they ran out after all the posters were placed in the exam rooms. Other than that, things are going well. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Hi Paula!
That is so cool that they have it in the EMR! Good job! The kinks will get worked out. How exciting!
Kay
This setback hopefully will not affect your implementation. Administering and cue reminders will be an excellent way for the facility and your project to show increase numbers.
That is absolutely incredible that they have it as part of their EMR. Will it be staying a part of their system after your project is complete? I’m glad that they only setback you’ve had is that one so far. It’s nice to see these projects taking life.
This pop-up will remain a part of their EMR or some version of it. If they cannot figure out how to change the ICD-10 code, they might have to update, but they like the idea of a pop-up reminder. The hospital has to be more proactive in preventive measures so my project works into their needs perfectly. I got lucky.