Top Risks in Electronic Health Record Migration

This guide outlines the top five risks associated with the migration of electronic health records (EHRs) and provides strategies for avoiding these risks. It begins by identifying the complexity and high stakes involved in EHR transitions, emphasizing the importance of understanding potential obstacles. The guide details specific risks, including data integrity failures, security and compliance gaps, hidden costs, and workflow disruptions. It stresses the critical need for a clear data conversion plan to ensure data integrity during the transition. Additionally, it highlights the vulnerabilities associated with amateur data conversion plans and the necessity of working with a data abstraction partner to implement security controls. The guide also addresses the strain on internal IT and clinical teams, advocating for careful planning of timelines and resource loads to prevent burnout. Finally, it underscores the importance of early and consistent training for clinicians to avoid operational inefficiencies post-migration.