Difference between revisions of "Vendor Selection Criteria"

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Choosing an electronic medical record (EMR) vendor is an important task, with many aspects to consider. An EMR can completely redesign a hospital's practice, but can also optimize it in ways a paper-based system could not. With over 400 EMR vendors in the market, selecting the best option could be overwhelming. After clearly defining the needs of the company, the next step is to evaluate which vendors more closely match your list of priorities.^[1]

Here is a list of some of the important considerations when choosing, installing, implementing and upgrading an EMR system. ^[2]

Core clinical features

Vendor Selection Criteria: Core clinical features

Core clinical functionalities include a not only medication lists, allergy lists, order sets, and lab ordering, but also can include a fully integrated pharmacy/medication management interface.

IT and technical requirements

Vendor Selection Criteria: IT and technical requirements

Usability

Vendor Selection Criteria: Usability

Future relationship with vendor

Vendor Selection Criteria: Future relationship with vendor

Certification and meaningful use

Vendor Selection Criteria: Certification and meaningful use

Vendor assessment

Vendor Selection Criteria: Vendor assessment

Go live support

Vendor Selection Criteria: Go live support

Evaluation post implementation

Vendor Selection Criteria: Evaluation post implementation

References

1. ↑ Selecting the right EMR vendor. http://www.himss.org/files/HIMSSorg/content/files/selectingemr_flyer2.pdf
2. ↑ What factors should I consider when selecting a vendor? http://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/faqs/what-factors-should-i-consider-when-selecting-vendor