Objectives To determine pre-implementation perspectives of institutional, practice and vendor leadership regarding best practice for implementation of two ambulatory electronic health records (EHRs) at an academic institution. Design Semi-structured interviews with ambulatory care network and information systems leadership, medical directors, practice managers and vendors before EHR implementation. Results were analysed using grounded theory with ATLAS.ti version 5.0. Measurements Qualitative data on perceived benefits of EHRs as well as facilitators and barriers to successful implementation. Results Interviewees perceived data accessibility, quality and safety measurement, improvement and reporting as benefits of EHR use. Six themes emerged for EHR implementation best practice: effective communication; successful system migration; sufficient hardware, technical equipment, support and training; safeguards for patient privacy; improved efficiency; and a sustainable business plan. Conclusions Achieving the benefits of EHRs identified by our interviewees depends on successful implementation and use. Further identification of best implementation practices for EHRs is required, given the financial and clinical consequences of poor implementation.
Progression of illness in infants with Gram-negative rod UTIs is unlikely. Fever resolution is rapid. If subsequent studies concur with our findings, outpatient therapy or short-stay unit admission may become a viable management strategy.
The video increased practitioners' comfort level with the performance of pediatric LPs and adherence to evidence-based best practices. It was not associated with an increased rate of successful LPs.
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