Stakeholder Presentation on

Proposed Interdisciplinary
Plan

Name
Institution
 Presentation Objectives

 Describe EHR errors and it can be resolved via

an interdisciplinary approach.
 Summarize the evidence-based interdisciplinary
solution to EHR errors.
 Describe the implementation processes for the
plan and the strategies for managing resources.
 Propose evidence-based criteria for evaluating
the attainment of project goals.
 Introduction
 Electronic health record (EHR) systems ensure quality
and safe patient service delivery.
 Inaccurate patient data due to errors in the EHR system
hinders the attainment of organizational goals.
 Bell et al. (2020) stated that EHR errors is pervasive and
a leading cause of medication errors and related
negative impacts.
 EHR-based errors are usually caused by excessive
workload and the absence of automated or alternative
verification measures.
 Therefore, it is crucial to develop and implement an
evidence-based interdisciplinary plan to address the
problem.
 Electronic Health Record Errors

 Errors in electronic health record system is the inaccurate

documentation of patients’ medical information.

 It is a common documentation issue that is directly linked to

medication errors and its adverse impacts (Sittig et al., 2020).

 Also, it is caused by several factors such as limited interoperability

and excess workloads.

 As a result, EHR-based errors result in inaccurate diagnosis and

treatment and other safety issues.

 Relevance of an Interdisciplinary
Approach

 The interdisciplinary team approach is based on the principle of

checks and balances in the clinical documentation process.

 It emphasizes accountability and responsibility during the

documentation of patient medical records.

 Also, it support the integration of data verification protocols into the

EHR syste (Bell et al., 2020).

 Finally, the approach prevents unnecessary duplication of patient

records and treatment information.

 Interdisciplinary Plan Summary

 The goal of this interdisciplinary plan is to use the workload

management model to reduce the rate of EHR-based errors
(Sule, Caputo, Gohal,& Dascenzo, 2020)
 The proposed plan focused on workplace practices that balances
the time required for EHR documentation and other clinical
duties.
 Also, it addresses communication challenges, improves
information quality, and result in optimal performance.
 Hence, the plan is to eliminate the adverse impacts of employee
burnout, increase collaboration, and improve communication.
 Plan Summary: Team Roles

 Coordinate and manage processes and systems for

workplace allocations.
 Review and improve organizational policies that
contribute to excess workload.
 Educate relevant stakeholder on the adverse impacts
of the duplication of patient records and inaccurate
documentation.
 Foster attitudinal changes among the interdisciplinary
team members (Sano & Alexander, 2020).
Strategies for Plan Implementation

A change management strategy that is based on the principles

of Roger’s Diffusion Theory.

 It fosters the restructuring and continuous alignment of work

processes with documentation duties (Udod & Wagner, 2018).

 Also, address the personal and organizational issues that

motivates clinical workers to duplicate records or input

inaccurate data.

 Finally, the plan would encourage the use of patient charts for

verification of electronic records.

Resource Management during Implementation

 The element of the workload management model

would be used to improve communication among
interdisciplinary teams.
 Gain the support of management for policy
reviews and update and those of the workforce
for attitudinal changes (Furlow, 2020).
 Provide resources for knowledge sharing, stress
management, and assessment of the impacts of
training programs.
 Evidence-based Evaluation Criteria

 Feedback from patient after accessing their

open medical records and clinical notes from
their care teams.
 Reduced employee burnout rates and higher
levels of commitment.
 Periodic audit of patients’ EHR information.
 Post-implementation rates of medication
errors and relevant safety issues.
 Conclusion

 EHR-based errors are hindering the organization's

ability to achieve its objectives of investing in
innovative solutions.
 An interdisciplinary plan that focus the use of a
workload management model was developed.
 Organizational resources are vital to the delivery of
expected outcomes.
 Roger’s Diffusion Theory and team leadership are the
strategies for achieving the plan goals.
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