AMA STEPS Forward®

Pearl of the Week: Focus on the EHR transition

Could other system-wide initiatives be postponed?

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

The stress of transitioning to a new EHR system frequently adds to clinician burnout. Organizations planning to implement a new EHR can ease the stress by pausing or delaying other elective system-wide initiatives during and right after the transition. Team members learning the new EHR likely will need to reduce their workload, and leaders must listen to the team and acknowledge their concerns. 

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