So, my employer has recently contracted with a new provider for our eMR (electronic medical record). This will bring a lot of big changes to our hospital because it will integrate many of our systems in to one, simplify workflows, and bring us in to compliance with many government healthcare regulations.
Personally, I'm very excited about the upgrade to Epic, because it means a promotion and new professional experiences for me. This past week, I have spent most of my time in orientation and kick-off meetings, and getting to know my new supervisor and teammates. The unique thing about my new team is that less than 1/3 is comprised of existing hospital employees, and the remainder (including supervisor) are external hires. Some of my new team members have ID experience, while many do not. Instead, some have experience supporting applications and others come from a clinical background. It is a very diverse group, but this was the hiring manager's strategy.
My question for all of you this week is...
How would you approach a situation where several of your coworkers did not have ID experience? How would you get them up to speed without overwhelming them? What do you think would be your "top priorities" in terms of teaching them what it means to be an ID?
