{"id":5269,"date":"2020-07-17T18:49:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T18:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=5269"},"modified":"2020-09-30T21:14:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T21:14:06","slug":"health-information-technology-or-hit-what-is-it-really-and-why-does-it-impact-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/health-information-technology-or-hit-what-is-it-really-and-why-does-it-impact-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Information Technology, or HIT: What is it, really, and why does it impact design?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Corey\u00a0Gaarde<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With literally thousands of definitions of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ealth\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nformation\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">echnology (HIT) surfacing from a simple Google search, it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not always easy to understand what HIT is, exactly, and how it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">affect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the design of a healthcare facility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the design world, HIT is sometimes referred to as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">electronic health record<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(EHR)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">such as Epic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or Cerner; network; telecom; PCs, printers, and fax machines<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">low volta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0systems;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0medical equipment.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best explanation of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, however,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is one that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encompasses\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0these\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IT aspects\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and more.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Still, each\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">healthcare system and design team may have their own definition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for HIT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when determining the vision and setting expectations for a facility\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s important for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">designers, owners, and end users to be on the same page<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ensure this happens, following are several key considerations to keep in mind<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Epic and Cerner software<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0play a significant role but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can\u2019t and won\u2019t do it all. They, along with other\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EHR programs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are only a fraction of the many\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technologies\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that make up a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">healthcare\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">project\u2019s HIT design.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Having an open mind<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, being creative,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">possessing a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">breadth of industry awareness is crucial to good planning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and design<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognize that technology is constant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly evolving and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ever more critical to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">patient\/caregiver experience and satisfaction.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the complexity of HIT,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">esigning a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">system that is simple\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for owners and clinical staff\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to understand and maintain is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">imperative.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Owners, their IT staff, and designers must all be included in planning discussions to ensure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mutual understanding o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f needs and agreement on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meet those needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0design must balance c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">onstructability\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flexibility to meet future needs and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technology\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adva<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nces<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, separating\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what can be done now and what could be done in the future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span 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that may compete with active projects<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HIT designer should\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be involved early in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the project and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">serve as a liaison\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between owner, their clinical and operational end users, IT staff, and the design and construction teams.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provide a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0comprehensive HIT view from the lens of patients and caregivers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ensure their connected care experience is at the forefront of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, never let t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">echnology\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">itself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a challenge to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your facility\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0design \u2013 it should be viewed as an enabler of a more advanced and capable system<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, one that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provides for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0an organization\u2019s current needs\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uilt-in adaptability for the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When design teams and owners are willing to challenge the norm and find creative solutions, they can ensure the success of HIT design\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regardless of how it may be defined.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW154602986 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154602986 BCX9\">Learn more about IMEG\u2019s HIT services\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW154602986 BCX9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/services\/hit-advisory-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW154602986 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154602986 BCX9\" 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