By Darren Robinson | Jul 11, 2024
4 minute read Blog| Technology| IT Strategy| Thought Leadership
This is the first in blog series that shares practical steps for health technology leaders who are shaping strategies and plans for digital health transformation.
No one can deny that digital health modernisation is essential to achieving the improvements in patient care and operational efficiencies that we all long for and the long-term sustainability that our globally aging population demands. The question for health leaders: what are must-have elements on the strategic roadmap so we can forge ahead and lead the change?
Here are six proven strategies to help you navigate this transformation successfully.
A healthcare technology assessment will be time well spent because it will help level set leaders and colleagues alike on current state environment. Assessment results are an excellent communication tool for prioritisation and goal setting conversations.
Our assessment work with Surgery Partners in the US has helped them through IT due diligence, EPR (EHR) current state and readiness planning, and workflow optimisation efforts.
What does a Healthcare Technology Assessment Include?
Whether you self-administer a healthcare technology assessment or turn to a partner for assistance, covering these areas and outputs will set your organisation up for success.
A robust infrastructure is the backbone of any successful digital health initiative, whether implementing modern technology platforms, ensuring technology reliability and or mitigating cyberattack risk. Thorough infrastructure assessments help you understand your current capabilities, deficiencies, and risks and plan budget requests for necessary enhancements.
What are the critical components of an infrastructure assessment?
Perhaps a starting point is to consider what technical debt can mean for patient care and begin with a short self-assessment in this ebook Technical Debt and the Patient.
You can have modern digital health tools in place but if you lack IT support then clinicians and patients will likely not enjoy the full benefits (and the healthcare organisation will not realise the full value) of the technology. Effective IT support to troubleshoot issues and reduce disruption to care is imperative. Likewise, data analysis of IT issues is essential for working to prevent future issues and proactively support clinicians.
What are Best Practices for Improving IT Support and Data Analysis?
Doing more isn’t the answer to progress with digital modernisation. Standardisation is the cornerstone your organisation will need to establish in order to achieve economies of scale, operational efficiency, and overall satisfaction.
What are the Benefits of Standardisation?
Connecting the care experience, regardless of care location, is why interoperability of systems is a must-have. When healthcare technology securely shares patient data, clinical teams have a comprehensive view of the patient’s clinical history which is vital for patient safety and improving outcomes.
Why is Interoperability Important?
Whether evaluating a new technology or working to modernise existing digital health tools, these reasons are solid starting points for interoperability goals:
One of the biggest temptations is to implement an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and move on to other priorities after go-live. While it can be difficult to maintain momentum, build optimisation into your EPR strategy so that you continue maximising the benefits of your technology investments.
What are the strategies for EPR Optimisation:
By implementing these six strategies, healthcare organisations can lead the way in digital health modernisation, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements and provide the highest quality care to their patients.
At CereCore International, we are dedicated to supporting our customers through every step of this transformative journey. Contact us today to discuss and learn how we can help you achieve your digital health modernisation goals.
Director, Technology and Cloud at CereCore International
Director, Technology and Cloud at CereCore International
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