March 2004:

Generations+ (Northern Manhattan Healthcare Network) leverages the Misys-CPR/CPOE™System for corporate compliance in the emergency department(s).

Generations+, Manhattan, NY -- March 2004 -- Negley, Ott & Associates, Inc. (NOA) consultant, Joe Barone, MT(ASCP), recently completed a project to develop and deploy specific applications within the Misys-CPR /CPOE™ system to aid in greater corporate compliance for the Gen+ emergency department(s).  Gen+ Hospital is one of the facilities of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYCHHC).

The overall project goal was to address EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) regulations.  This was accomplished via development of system based functionality to support timely screening examinations on medical conditions at triage as well as ensuring the necessary stabilizing treatment or appropriate transfer of patients via several system features.  Joe Barone's consultation efforts were part of a team approach comprised of NOA and Gen+ personnel.  Gen+ went live in March 2004 with the new functionality, which greatly improved work flow as well as compliance with federal EMTALA regulations.  The EMTALA regulations relate to Medicare participating hospitals that treat patients with emergency conditions who present to the hospital.

The go-live included new GUI functionality with redesigned desktops to facilitate in simplifying the workflow process in the E.D. necessary for EMTALA compliance.  The additional applications developed by Joe Barone and the Gen+ team are as follows:

  • Criteria based auto generation of

    • Initial Assessments

    • Progress Notes

    • Disposition Assessments

  • Criteria based automated identification of required care provider documentation appropriate for the patient

  • Creation of an electronic Emergency Department Whiteboard which provides updated patient tracking and visual prompts for efficient care delivery based on criteria

  • Automated Pre-discharge check list designed to assure EMTALA compliance prior to the patient's discharge or transfer from the Emergency Department

This go-live event is another significant accomplishment for Generations+ Hospital and represents continue achievement towards improvement in community health. 

Congratulations to Northern Manhattan Healthcare Network and NOA's Joe Barone for a successful deployment!  This deployment is another example of how NYCHHC continues to demonstrate quality and excellence towards community health by using the Patient1® / Misys CPR™ / Misys CPOE™ integrated electronic health record.

To learn more about Coney Island Hospital or Misys select the below hyperlinks:
 

• New York City Health and Hospital Corporation - www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/home.html

• Misys – www.misyshealthcare.com

 

 

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