This module is intended to help guide the planning process and implementation of health IT tools to ensure that the selection and implementation of your health IT goes as smoothly as possible and that the systems chosen will be of value to your clinic in the future. The focus of this module is on the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), but many of the processes included can be applied to other stand-alone health IT application (such as e-Prescribing systems). The questions below address key issues that are commonly raised.
What Functionalities and Tools Are Available to Support HIV/AIDS Care?
How Do I Know If I am Ready to Implement Health IT?
How Do I Assess and Procure the Health IT Functionalities and Tools?
What Specific Expertise Do I Need to Implement Health IT Tools?
What Issues Unique to HIV/AIDS Care Should I Consider During Implementation?
How Do I Prepare For Go-Live?
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