Joseph Zoucha and Larry Jensen, contractors with TEK Systems, install new computers in one of the Education Training labs in the basement of the 505 Building.

Katie Golovina, CNA, 2South, part of new computer pilot project in January.

Caregivers on Tower 7 and 2South were gracious enough to part of the pilot project for device deployment of new computer hardware and software in mid-Janary.

A total of 20 new computer systems were installed between the two units. The deployment previews a much more ambitious replacement of outdated devices across the hospital.

As part of our SmartTech initiative, the new computers will help us implement Computerized Physician Order Entry this summer. This year we plan to replace 600 existing PCs and will also be adding 331 additional PCs, including 218 Workstations on Wheels (WOWs). Sixty-one new laptops will also be available for physicians and ancillary caregivers.

Key Dates for CPOE:

July 24, 2012
PHSW begins Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE),      E-Prescribing, Progress Notes and Medication Reconciliation for all inpatients. 

June 26, 2012
The pilot units (Clinical Decision, Behavioral Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation) begin.

May 2012
Training sessions for all providers begin. More details and registration coming soon.