EHR implementation is a complex undertaking. As with other complex software systems, the implementation failure rate can be as high as 50%. Avoiding failure requires adhering to a very strict, well-planned process. A successful implementation requires a thorough understanding of the workings of an organization's clinical, business, and administrative processes as well as its resources. If this information is not available in a detailed, usable format moving forward with an implementation is unlikely to meet with success. There are two potential starting situations for an EHR implementation.

1. No product has been selected
   If no product has been selected then we use the six-step EHR selection process.
2. Product already purchased/selected
   If the product has been purchased or selected, then the first step is to determine how much information about the workings of the organization and its resources is available. If very little is available, then the needs assessment, process analysis, and requirements analysis are completed in order to create the documents that are required to develop an appropriate implementation plan. This information is also used to understand personnel issues, assess monetary resources, determine leadership readiness, and analyze other organizational traits.
   
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Our EHR selection process consists of six steps: problem/goal definition, needs assessment, process analysis, requirements analysis, product evaluation, and contract negotiation. From these six steps three documents are created: needs assessment report, requirements specification, and the request for proposal(RFP). Each of these documents represents a milestone in the consulting process.                                                 
                                 EHR Selection Six-Step Process
 

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