Five strategies for a safer EHR modernization journey.
Sittig DF, Yackel EE, Singh H. Five strategies for a safer EHR modernization journey. J Gen Intern Med. 2023;38(S4):940-942. doi:10.1007/s11606-023-08331-z.
Large-scale technology modifications can contribute to organizational disfunction. This commentary discusses five approaches to managing disruption associated with electronic health record modernization that establish cultural, functionality, staff, design, and monitoring conditions to reduce stress and the potential for patient harm during technology improvements.