International MUSE

[Tom Stafford]

There is going to be a 500 Club forum on Friday, June 1st from 9:30 to
12:00 in the Fiesta 7 room. There will be 3 presentations and
networking opportunities for us all. I hope to see you there!
Abstract of the presentations are below.

Breadth versus Depth - Is it a Reflection of Your Organization's
Culture?
Presenter: Corey Tillyer, Director of Health Informatics - Advanced
Clinical Systems, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia

Abstract: We do not have the luxury of unending resources to support
the many requests for increased functionality within our information
systems. Therefore, we have to choose between breadth and depth within
our IM strategy. Fraser Health is a large health care organization
supporting a population of 1.56 million. Fraser Health has adopted a
breadth over depth IM strategy that extends across the organization's
integrated program management model. In this session, we will discuss
the concept of breadth versus depth within the context of
organizational culture. The goal of this discussion is to garner an
understanding of your own organizational culture and whether you feel
your IM strategy and culture are a match.


Tips for Implementing BMV in a Large Facility or Multi-Facility IDN
Presenter: Marcia Cheadle, RN, BSN, Director of Advanced Clinical
Applications, Inland Northwest Health Services, Spokane, Washington

Abstract: Nearly 100,000 patient deaths are attributed to adverse drug
reactions and medication errors each and every year! These errors and
reactions also cost hospitals upwards of two billion dollars.
Implementing a Bedside Medication Verification (BMV) program in a
large facility or IDN can be a bit tricky but is certainly worth the
effort when you consider increased patient safety and reduced costs.
After successful implementations at multi facilities networks and
hospitals varying from 25-650+ beds, this presentation will share the
top five "lessons learned" tips related to assessment, design and
deployment strategies for a BMV program throughout your facility
aligning nursing services, clinical pharmacists and IT personnel to
achieve this critical patient safety initiative.


Implementing Meaningful Use for a Large MEDITECH Hospital System
Presenter: Dena Merz, Manager, Meaningful Use, Halifax Health, Daytona
Beach, Florida

Abstract: There are unique challenges for achieving Meaningful Use at
a large MEDITECH hospital, like Halifax Health, a 550-bed facility. We
are utilizing LSS/MPM for the Family Medicine practice housed at the
hospital. The challenges include marketing to a wide/diverse audience,
training over 2,500 clinicians, reporting, etc. Come hear our story!