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Workflow Analysis: Foundation for Transitioning to e-HIM®

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Workflow is cited as a critical need for implementing EHRs and other information systems in healthcare for which adequate resources are often not available. This workshop has been enhanced and expanded to a day and a half to provide more in-depth analysis and practice of the techniques and tools that will equip attendees from any healthcare setting to improve workflow in their organizations as they transition toward an electronic health record. Process framing, present and future state analysis, data modeling, and developing use cases will be explored as useful techniques to respond to the changes occurring in healthcare organizations today.

How You Will Benefit

Understand common traps and mistakes in analyzing workflow and how to avoid them
Know what to do when workflow analysis has not been performed prior to the selection of a new system
Gain a refresher or introduction to classic workflow techniques
Discover why data modeling is important in process analysis
Experience working through real-world case studies demonstrating how workflow analysis can lead to improved processes.
Get up to speed with the latest resources, tools, and tips for analyzing current and future workflows.
Gain valuable networking experiences

What You Will Cover

Introduction to workflow (or business process) analysis and process improvement as a precursor to IT system development
Process framing
Current and future state modeling
Case development and analysis. Utilizing case studies, the seminar is taught using small group process and practice of the techniques related to each topic.

Who Should Attend

HIM professionals working in EHR implementation leadership roles in healthcare settings; Clinical professionals working in EHR implementation leadership roles in healthcare settings; IT professionals working in EHR implementation leadership roles in healthcare settings

Sponsored by: Siemens Medical

Continuing Education Units

Earn up to 10 CEUs.

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2007 Program Dates and Location

May 2-3	Chicago, IL	AHIMA Office
August 2-3	Chicago, IL	Holiday Inn -Mart Plaza (in conjunction with AOE)
October 5-6: SOLD OUT	Philadelphia, PA	Philadelphia Convention Center (in conjunction with AHIMA's Convention & Exhibit)
November 7-8	Chicago, IL	AHIMA Office THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT Please email Meetings@ahima.org if you would like to be added to the Waiting List.

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