Discussion:
Change Management--Healthcare
To continue your learning around the concept of change management, this assignment requires additional research and application of the concept on key healthcare roles.
Using your favorite search engine, search on the terms "change management" and "change management in healthcare," and response the following questions in a 1-2 page essay:
• What is change management?
• Why is change management important in healthcare?
• Specify at least two examples of tools or strategies used in change management.
With a better understanding of change management in healthcare, consider the impact of a new electronic health record (suppose a facility is moving from paper to an electronic health record) on the roles listed in the following table. The questions within the table will help you consider the impact and answer the questions above. Include a table such as this one in your essay.
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Role
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How Will This Role Change with the EHR
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Communication Strategies for this Role
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Training Strategies for this Role
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HIM Clerk
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Physician
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Nurse
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Lab Tech
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Registration Clerk
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