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Priority Definitions
FUNCTIONS WITHIN MODEL...For each function, a designation of "E-I" for "Essential Immediate", “E-F for “Essential Future”, "O" for "Optional", “N/A” for “Not Applicable” within a given care setting profile is required.
Essential
A level of significance applied to functions in relation to a functional profile, as follows: Essential – Immediate (E-I) : Function must be feasible to implement now or within 18 months, meaning the function is readily available and the users can implement it. The function must also be critical or key to helping an EHR system address at least one of the following criteria (see IOM report):
- Support Delivery of Effective Healthcare
- Improve Patient Safety
- Facilitate management of chronic conditions
- Improve efficiency
- Facilitate self-health management
The function should be feasible to implement by users and readily available in the future. The function must be also be critical or key to helping an EHR system address at least one of the following criteria (see IOM report):
- Support Delivery of Effective Healthcare
- Improve Patient Safety
- Facilitate management of chronic conditions
- Improve efficiency
- Facilitate self-health management
Not applicable A level of significance applied to functions in relation to a functional profile. The function is deemed an unsuitable component for an EHR system, in relation to a specific functional profile.
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