The transition from traditional to digital health records is more than a tech upgrade—it's a cultural shift. As healthcare leaders, we must ensure our teams are equipped to navigate this change. Engaging staff early fosters ownership and addresses concerns, turning potential resistance into collaboration. Comprehensive training is non-negotiable; a confident team ensures patient data integrity and workflow efficiency. Finally, continuous monitoring and adaptability are key to refining the process. Together, we can make this transformation seamless, enhancing care delivery and patient outcomes

Yes I am ready to lead the change as maintaining digital records is the need of hour. To lead the change effectively, I will convey my team the merits and why it is not an option but a priority. I will also invest in digital up skilling to ensure smooth transition.

Taking people away from "how they use to do things" to a new way of doing things can be difficult, and it can come with a lot of resistance. -Create a solid plan for implementation that outlines goals, benefits, timeline, and key milestones. -Get stakeholders involved from the start and make sure to keep track of their feedback. -Foster a culture that embraces change through effective communication. -Choose EHR system by considering factors ease of use, interoperability, after-implementation support. -Provide training for your staff and ongoing support during and after the rollout. -Ensure DPIAs, CoCo e.t.c are in place, and EHR comply with complies with relevant privacy laws e.g. GDPR. - Thorough testing of EHR before go-live.

To lead the shift from traditional to digital health records, start by fostering collaboration and readiness within your organization. - Engage your team: Include staff in discussions to build trust and address potential challenges early. - Provide targeted training: Equip everyone with the skills needed to confidently use the new system. - Track and adapt: Continuously monitor progress and refine processes for seamless implementation.

It requires thoughtful planning and collaboration. It’s important to ensure that the team is equipped with the necessary training and support to adapt to the new system. Clear communication about the benefits of the transition, like improved efficiency and patient care, can help ease the transition. Leading with empathy, while empowering others to embrace the change, will foster a smoother shift and create a culture that values continuous improvement in healthcare.

I am sure that shifting from paper to digital is not a hard sell for the organization. The time saved and the ease of use for each team member would make them excited to embrace the change. Of course, training is the most important. Some of the team members may not be tech savvy. It is important that you spend enough time with them to make sure they are comfortable. The ability to quickly run activity reports will be an incredible time-saver and will aid in monitoring the transition.

Transitioning to digital health records is a critical step toward improving patient care and streamlining workflows. I’ve always been tech-savvy and have consistently advocated for digital health records, not only for their usefulness but also for protecting physicians. Leading this change requires a focus on user-friendly solutions that seamlessly integrate into workflows. I always test new systems first to ensure they don’t increase time per patient. With proper training, addressing concerns, and highlighting long-term benefits like better data accessibility and reduced errors, resistance can turn into enthusiasm, paving the way for better healthcare outcomes.

To move from traditional to digital health records it's important to learn and unlearn and also it's important to change the mindset and also make them aware of how it will benefit them

I believe it could be a challenge that will be very useful. Our team is currently using digital programs for medical records, even if for now it is only for consultation. However, some others have acess to insert information. So I think so. It will be a benefit and can speed up processes.