Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff
At-a-Glance Summary of E-Bulletins
(from the past two weeks)
Volume 5         Friday,  June 22,  2012
Position Available - Physician Informatics Advisor

 

Position Purpose:

 

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Physician Informatics Advisor shall provide quality, leadership, and education as defined and required by Hospital. Physician Advisor shall establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the medical, nursing and administrative staffs, which includes joint planning, problem identification and problem resolution.

  

  • Provide leadership with input into the development of physician documentation improvements, clinical guidelines, and clinical alerts.
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  • Develop expertise in knowledge of Cerner and assists with future plans for development.
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  • Provides professional guidance as necessary to assure clinical standards and professional practice standards.
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  • Serve as a key communication link and leader with the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff for obtaining their input regarding Cerner order sets, EMR documentation and work flow processes.
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  • Works collaboratively with the Medical Executive Committee and medical staff to assist with the adoption of the EMR system.
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  • Participate in the Evidence based Medical Council for Sharp Healthcare representing the individual hospital practice.
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  • Attend and participate in meetings concerning the EMR. In addition to formal meetings members may be asked to participate in training and teaching activities involving physician use of the EMR.
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  • Members will also be asked to participate in various EMR project meetings. Participation might include evaluation, testing and/or implementation activities. In rare instances travel for site visit might be involved.
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  • Provide support to the Medical Staff to meet educational and training needs related to the EMR and Cerner system.
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  • Contribute to the development of educational materials and curriculum for physicians, nurses and support personnel as it relates to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
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    Professional Qualifications

    Education: M.D. or D.O. Degree

     

    License/Certification:

    Certification in area of specialty.

    Licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.

     

    Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

     

    Previous clinical, technical and leadership skills necessary for fulfillment of the position of Physician Informatics Advisor. Leadership, vision, communication and educational/presentation skills are required.  

     

    Total Hours Per Month (Including Meetings) - 8 - 12/Position Will Include Stipend

     

    Contact Maryann Cone for additional details and/or an application.

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    MRSA Attestation Order

     

    Effective 6/19/2012, a new Cerner MRSA Attestation order replaced the existing chart stamp.

      

    New electronic MRSA Attestation order:

    "I have informed the patient/patient's representative of the positive MRSA test result and directed the patient/patient's representative be given oral and written instructions on how to prevent transmission of MRSA to others."

     

    The order will automatically be sent to the Admitting / Attending MD's Message Center for electronic signature for each first time positive MRSA culture result.

     

     

    If you have any questions, please contact the Clinical Informatics Specialist Team at 858-939-3064

    Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff
    5555 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, California 91942