There are too many technology options to list. MedCo Data has been designing and installing infrastructures for healthcare facilities for many years. The equipment, providers and solutions are tried and true.
The software investment and commitment to transition from paper to EHR is considerable. Far too often the infrastructure is under planned, leaving the practice to suffer delays and patient flow reductions. MedCo Data's Workflow Centric™ Site Assessment is the catalyst for a complete budget overview.
There are so many important factors to consider when planning your implementation. Remember, the equipment you select to support your practice will require management, licensing, support and replacement plans. The smaller the footprint the more you save. MedCo Data excels in designing big functionality with a small technology footprint.
Your gut instinct may be to install PCs in every room. The decision may be to buy laptops and rolling carts for providers and clinical staff. Tablet PCs have tremendous benefits and are earning attention from all specialties. How do you know which methodology is right for you. MedCo Data's Workflow Centric™ suite of services takes the guess work out of your infrastructure direction.
What is your tolerance for system downtime?
Once your paper charts are converted every patient is cared for and reviewed through the electronic health record system. How long can you be without reliable access to your patient data? MedCo Data consults with every client in advance of implementation to ensure an appropriate risk assessment is considered before the design of redundancy and disaster recovery options.
Starting with basic access to your network and including everything from file level management to firewall protection, the engineers at MedCo Data take every element seriously.
Connectivity and Wireless Access
If you select a hosted platform for your electronic health record system or have multiple offices, bandwidth is going to be paramount. Even for daily support and management on a client server system you'll want as much bandwidth as you can justify. MedCo Data takes a complete analysis approach, including telecom for maximum savings and unified communications. If your team intends to take advantage of the mobility benefits of tablets and laptops, it's important to understand that the wireless infrastructure will make or break the EHR experience.
