A comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system that is designed to increase healthcare operations behind correctional walls is imperative to ensure information availability and the delivery of proper healthcare to patients on a day-to-day basis. Incorporating innovative healthcare solutions by trusted vendors in the marketplace allows your agency to maximize healthcare efficiencies while minimalizing gaps in patient care. It has been found that one of the biggest contributing factors to the successful utilization of EHRs is self-ownership of the system.
An independent EHR, meaning one that is procured independently of a health services contract, provides countless benefits to your organization:
- You will own and operate a solution that is the best operational fit and greatest value for you — without being unduly influenced by a health services vendors financial gain.
- You will never have to deal with replacing an EHR solution at the expiration of a health services contract. Owning your own system simplifies transition, ensures data integrity, and maintains continuity of patient care between the outgoing and incoming health care vendors.
- Make certain that all users, whether in-house or outsourced, are utilizing the solution the way the agency intends.
- Allows you to better monitor end users and contracted vendors.
DID YOU KNOW: Often up to 90% of employees are retained in the transition to a new health service vendor. Owning an EHR promotes user satisfaction and will allow the retained staff to continue utilizing the same system, leading to less frustration and staff turnover.
These are just a few of the many benefits you can expect when taking ownership of the EHR solution. Whether your agency is currently under contract with a healthcare provider, considering switching providers, or looking to bring your health care in-house, it is critical to acquire and maintain an ‘Agency-owned’ EHR solution that is configured to meet the unique requirements of your organization.
If you are currently in a situation where you do not own or control your EHR solution and are interested in learning more about acquiring an EHR for your agency independent of your health services provider, Fusion can help.
About Fusion:
Fusion is the leading provider of health information technology products, services, and solutions for the correctional industry. We have worked with different Counties and States who utilize health service providers while owning their own EHR. Fusion has worked with many of the leading health service providers and have great working relationships with them. We provide our clients with the most cutting-edge technology for correctional healthcare. Our flagship products, CEHR (Electronic Health Records) and CIPS (Pharmacy Management System) are the most utilized in the industry and are currently being used by hundreds of County correctional agencies and over 25 State DOC’s.