Minnesota e-Health Initiative
Effective Use of EHRs Workgroup
2008-2009
Workgroup Charge (pdf 108 Kb/2 pgs)
Identify practical guidance for health care providers on how to address some of the most commonly perceived barriers to effective use of electronic health records (EHRs) in order to help improve the quality and safety of health care and improve the health of communities. This includes but is not limited to organizational issues (i.e. governance, leadership, and adequately trained staff), clinical decision support systems, and quality improvement/population health.
Co-Chairs:
- Paul Kleeberg
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Support
HealthEast Care System - Bonnie Westra
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota, School of Nursing
MDH Staff
- Mick Hawton (Interim Co-lead)
651-201-3598 michael.hawton@state.mn.us - Jennifer Ellsworth (Interim Co-lead)
651-201-3850 3662 jennifer.ellsworth@state.mn.us
Resources
- Guide 4: A Practical Guide to Effective Use of EHR Systems (pdf: 1.73Mb/74 pgs)
- Glossary of Selected Terms Related to Informatics & e-Health (pdf 271Kb/21 pgs)
A glossary of highlighting selected terms and acronyms related to informatics and e-Health. - National e-Health Resources (pdf 46Kb/3 pgs)
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