HITEQ Center / Monday, November 28, 2016 / Categories: EHR Selection and Implementation, EHR Selection EHR Transition Tips – Motivation and Planning Pearls from health centers undergoing EHR transition Updated July 2017. This discussion of planning and motivation is the first in a series of three EHR transition resources created from the collective EHR transition experiences of several health centers interviewed by HITEQ. The second in the series discusses vendor solicitation and selection, and the third discusses implementation of a new EHR. This tip sheet covers two main areas: 1. What are your motivations for transitioning to a new EHR? Are your needs met? What are the data exchange requirements? 2. Planning is integral to successfully selecting and implementing a new EHR, including assessing IT and financial resources, assessing current workflows, and talking with staff about priorities and likes/dislikes. Download the resource below. Print 17210 Tags: EHR selectionEHR ImplementationEHR TransitionEHR PlanningInfographic Intended AudienceHealth Center Leadership, Health Center EHR Staff, PCA or HCCN Staff supporting health centers Documents to download [Infographic] Motivation and Planning for EHR Transition(.pdf, 630.71 KB) - 701 download(s) [Infographic] There are many reasons why health centers transition from one electronic health record (EHR) to another. However, since switching EHRs can be challenging and takes significant time, effort, and financial resources, health centers should consider many factors before making the transition. Updated July 2017. [Word Document] Motivation and Planning for EHR Transition(.pdf, 169.84 KB) - 687 download(s) [Word Document] There are many reasons why health centers transition from one electronic health record (EHR) to another. However, since switching EHRs can be challenging and takes significant time, effort, and financial resources, health centers should consider many factors before making the transition. Related Resources Sensitive Information and the Electronic Patient Record Clinical Data Elements for UDS eCQMs and their Lookback Timeframes FAQ: How will the upcoming changes to the Information Blocking and EHR certification requirements impact health centers? EHR Vendors Most Frequently Used by Health Centers Addressing Provider Burden Learning Collaborative Session 2: EHR Training Best Practices