Clinical informaticists (CIs) make key decisions during the electronic health record implementation and maintenance process that can affect the safety of patients and efficacy of providers. CIs bridge the gap between the practitioners and developers, builders and programmers. They use their knowledge about key workflows, the language to support key tools, and how to manage the health of a patient population through reports.
Epic Software, one of the largest hospital EHR companies, recently implemented a Clinical Informatics certification program in conjunction with University of Wisconsin – Madison. The purpose of this training is to provide knowledge of the integrated clinical health system, key functionality commonly used by clinicians, processes and terminology of building a variety of integrated Epic tools, and areas that drive reporting.
Strategic Interests is proud to announce that our Director of Clinical Services, Brett Kinsler, has joined only about 20 clinicians worldwide who have become Epic Certified Clinical Informaticists.
“Healthcare technology consultants are often positioned between the clinical people who are practicing healthcare and the folks who are responsible for changing software, implementing analytical tools, and maintaining workflows,” Kinsler said. “This certification will position SI to better help our existing clients who use Epic in their hospitals and health systems and hopefully will attract others who use Epic and want our help embarking on new projects.”
Why your organization might want to bring a clinical informatics consultant to the team? You want:
- Ways to increase clinician satisfaction using technology
- To improve clinical workflows to improve outcomes and patient safety
- Smoother on boarding of new practitioners
- Ease the connection between IT and operations
Whether you use Epic or another EHR, Strategic Interests can help you achieve your efficiency, effectiveness, and financial goals in healthcare.
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