Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Toolkit and Where to Begin Health Information Technology Toolkit for Chiropractic Offices

Agenda Who is Stratis Health? Purpose of the toolkit Using toolkit effectively for your practice office Step-by-Step Guide & Where to Begin: Demonstration & Overview of Tools –Using the Index & Table of Contents –Navigating the Toolkit and Resources 2

Stratis Health 3 ●Stratis Health is a nonprofit organization that leads collaboration and innovation in health care quality and safety, and serves as a trusted expert in facilitating improvement for people and communities ●Under federal contract, Stratis Health serves as Minnesota’s Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) ●Stratis Health is also involved in other state and national projects funded through government contracts, foundation and corporate grants, and health systems

Purpose of Toolkit Much like carpenter toolbox; HIT Toolkit supplies variety of tools for use Developed as end-to-end process for addressing all Stages of HIT adoption, including EHR selection Provides guidance, instruction, templates, and checklists – when and where you need them 4

Things to keep in mind… Health Information Technology (HIT) and adoption changes the processes used to provide to provide care – including practice workflow and care delivery needs. Use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) is the fundamental framework (system) for HIT adoption. Therefore, unlike basic office software for work processing or billing systems – which are ancillary tools – electronic health records become a part of your active care delivery process. Therefore – selecting the right EHR system for the way you provide care – is most critical. The process for adopting HIT and selecting EHR system is same whether you’re a solo practice clinic or part of a larger health system or Chiropractic office with many practitioners. What differs is : your needs, your resources (staff) and stage you’re at in EHR journey. 5 #1 Purpose of Toolkit: access to a complete series of tools, documents & resources you may need to help on your journey

Using Toolkit Effectively 6 Simplifying the Complex ●Download and use Index & Table of Contents to align tools in the toolkit with your unique practice needs. ●Scan the documents, tools & descriptions. This gives great overview of process – and you may see items & resources you hadn’t thought of!! ●There’s no one-size fits all for selecting, planning, workflow or key criteria. Invest the time to assess & know your unique practice needs. ●Sign up for toolkit updates – take advantage of resources, and peers, and educational materials available. Keys to Success: Keep big picture in mind – the ultimate goal is improving quality of care within your practice environment and for you r patients. Change takes time – have realistic expectation for process, training and time involved. Find the right balance for your office and staff – don’t tackle more than you need or less than you need. Follow the track that’s right for your office.

Using Toolkit Effectively Developed as end-to-end process for addressing all Stages of HIT adoption, including EHR selection –Aligned with open-source ONC resources –Aligned with EHR vendor tools –Aligned to your practice size and needs User Tracks provide guidance, instruction, templates & checklists – when and where you need them 7 Let’s take a look

Stages to HIT & EHR Adoption

Toolkit Structure Purpose –Each tool begins with a brief statement of purpose –Some tools are designed for use in large staff environments Instructions for Use –Many tools include specific instructions for use –Some tools are more informative than interactive and may not need instructions for use Types of Tools –Some tools include notes to define terms, diagram a concept, or provide references –Some tools support activities with downloadable templates, checklists, surveys or spreadsheets Which Tools are right for my office? 9 Let’s take a look

Use Tools that are Right for Your Office

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Toolkit and Where to Begin Demonstration & Overview 11