The document discusses the challenges of implementing an electronic health record system and provides an evidence-based approach to increase the likelihood of success. It outlines a 4 phase process: 1) Assessment to evaluate current state and objectives, 2) Planning with stakeholder engagement and detailed project planning, 3) Implementation including training, governance and go-live, and 4) Improvement with ongoing monitoring and adjustments. Key takeaways include the importance of clinical leadership, defining success, stakeholder engagement, effective training, and ongoing system evaluation.

1. EHR Implementation Success Defying the Odds May 20 th , 2010

2. What are the Odds? It will take 1.5 years to implement a medical record and at a minimum 1 out of 3 organizations will fail .

5. Phase 1 - Assessment

12. Phase 2 - Planning

17. Phase 3 - Implementing

22. Phase 4 - Improvement