Project Implementation

IEHIE Technology Objectives

  • Provide ‘connector’ technology to allow secure patient information sharing among healthcare providers at the point of care
  • Prioritize information sharing to ensure value creation for:
    • Clinical care transitions
    • Meaningful Use Incentive Payments
    • Value based data sharing for efficiency and cost reduction
    • Support new models of care such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)

Timeline

Phase I  January 2012 – April 2012 – SYSTEM LIVE!
Phase II  April 2012 – April 2013 - COMPLETE!
Phase III  January 2013 – August 2013 – EMR Lite is Ready!

 

Phase I Components (By April 2012)

  • Secure data exchange with participating IEHIE members
  • Real-Time alerting of patient updates
    • Subscribe to the data you want, for the patients you want
    • Control parameters to alert only exceptions etc
    • Reporting to portal inbox, e-mail, iPhone or EMR system
  • Access to data SOURCES AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY WITH ONE CONNECTION – based on clinician’s permissions
    • Clinician type, Patient relationship, Opt-In/Opt-Out
  • Clinical data, based on participating sources
    • Patient Records & Medical Histories, Discharge summaries
    • Laboratory and Radiology Results, ECG/EKG Data, Medication Records
    • Secure and private access for Patients to their data through the Patient Portal
      • View particular clinical data
      • Enter data (e.g. blood sugar, blood pressure, lifestyle etc)

Phase II Components (By April 2013)

  • Ability to place Diagnostic Laboratory Orders
  • Ability to place Radiology Orders
  • Case / Disease Management for one implemented pathway
    • Individualized care plans based on “best-practice” guidelines

Phase III Components (By August 2013)

  • Online Electronic Prescribing
    • Ordering & Renewals
    • Formulary Checking
    • Streamlined workflow
    • Standalone, or integration with existing EMR systems
  • EMR Lite Functions:
    • Patient Registration, including demographics & encounter information
    • Problem Lists
    • Add/update problems and allergies
    • Clinical Notes
    • Document upload
    • View patient record
    • Clinical Documentation
    • Diagnostic Orders