In the introductory phases of CPOE implementation
at CHP, an information technology firm introduced
system components, past system integration
issues, and, most importantly, the promise of a customized
CPOE system to meet the needs of a pediatric
hospital. The entire process started 1 year
before the actual live implementation, through organization
of stakeholders, leadership workshops, committee
formation, employee education, and readiness
assessments. From the outset, involvement in the
project included a wide range of hospital personnel,
from top executives to frontline providers. Vertical
integration within the hospital project team set the
stage for the successful hospital-wide implementation.