Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems: How do organizations select an

EHR? Lessons from the front lines

Discussion Questions

Write a ONE (1) to TWO (2) page response to the scenario given below.

You have been asked to assist with the decision-making process for selecting an
EHR vendor-specific system. Describe the selection process for choosing a
vendor EHR. Include the following components in your discussion:

Identify THREE (3) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process
Identify THREE (3) stakeholders and how they can assist you with the selection
process.
Describe and give examples of THREE (3) costs associated with the selection
process.
Describe THREE (3) ways you will analyze the financial strength of the potential
vendors.

Answer:
Holistic Rubric
Rating & Description of Performance

4- Correctly identified (3) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process
-Correctly identified (3) stakeholders and gave a relevant response as to how
they can assist with the selection process.
-Accurately described and gave examples of (3) costs associated with the
selection process.
-Accurately described (3) ways the financial strength of the potential vendors can
be analyzed.

3- Correctly identified (2) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process
-Correctly identified (2) stakeholders and gave a relevant response as to how
they can assist with the selection process.
-Accurately described and gave examples of (2-3) costs associated with the
selection process.

Health IT Workforce Curriculum Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems

Version 3.0 / Spring 2012 Certification of Commercial EHRs

This material (Comp14_Unit3) was developed by Columbia University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000003.
-Accurately described (2-3) ways the financial strength of the potential vendors
can be analyzed.

2-Identified (1-2) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process

-Identified (1-2) stakeholders and gave a relevant response as to how they can
assist with the selection process.
-Partially described and gave examples of (2-3) costs associated with the
selection process.
-Partially described (2-3) ways the financial strength of the potential vendors can
be analyzed.

1-Identified (1-2) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process

-Identified (1-2) stakeholders and gave a relevant response as to how they can
assist with the selection process.
-Partially described and gave examples of (1-2) costs associated with the
selection process.
-Partially described (1-2) ways the financial strength of the potential vendors can
be analyzed.

Objective: 0. Evaluate key factors (costs of an EHR, including capital, licensing,

maintenance and staffing, and stakeholder needs) into workplace decisions for
selecting vendor-specific systems.
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Health IT Workforce Curriculum Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems

Version 3.0 / Spring 2012 Certification of Commercial EHRs

This material (Comp14_Unit3) was developed by Columbia University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000003.