Guided Notes
The EHR Implementation Lifecycle
From vendor selection to optimization — planning, governance, workflow design, build, testing, training, cutover and go-live — and the people and budget behind it.
Phases of an implementation
Slide 1 / 5| Phase | Key activities |
|---|---|
| Selection | Requirements, RFP, demos, references, contract |
| Planning | Scope, timeline, budget, governance, team staffing |
| Design | Current-state and future-state workflows, design decisions |
| Build | Configure the system, interfaces, data conversion |
| Testing | Unit, integrated, interface, performance, user acceptance |
| Training | Curriculum, trainers, super users, proficiency checks |
| Cutover & go-live | Data conversion, downtime, command center, at-the-elbow support |
| Stabilization & optimization | Fix issues, measure adoption, improve workflows |