Thursday, July 23, 2015

The Dog Days of Summer

I feel ya, Frodo!

Are you enjoying your summer? If so, fantastic! Me?  I loathe summer. Partially it’s because I live in the Southeast, where one could equate any parking lot in July to the edges of Mount Doom.

I totally relate to Frodo when he is about to throw the ring into the fire. I feel like that when I go to my mailbox, or really just step out my door.


Summer also has this “in limbo” feeling for children who are out of school. Sure, the first few weeks are great (No homework! Late bedtime! No classroom!) but once the novelty is gone summer becomes so tedious and boring.

But also, the summer allows for reflection and rejuvenation.

Most people take their vacations in the summer and return to work refreshed and more productive.

It’s similar in the “World of MUSE.” While we maintain a full and comprehensive schedule all year (and summer) long, the annual international conference is the main attraction. 

So, when the event is over, June is devoted to the wrapping up of conference-related details. July is typically when we regroup, prepare for the next year, and begin developing plans and strategies for the upcoming international conference, as well as other programs.

For example, the evaluations from the 2015 International MUSE Conference have now been reviewed, analyzed and summarized. This data is an important tool utilized to guide new initiatives, additions and changes to the way the conference and other events are produced. One area that offers useful feedback is the session rating.

Based on reviews from the attendee surveys these are the top sessions from the 2015 International MUSE Conference:


Medication Reconciliation in MEDITECH 6.0 - Melissa Balizan, Parkview Medical Center


The IN's and Out's of Transfer Routine - TJ Temple, Ozarks Medical Center


Top 10 Things You Should Know About 6.X Post Live Edits - Susie Paszkiewicz, Memorial Hospital


6.x Summit
                               

READY or Not Here Comes 6.1 - Marcia Cheadle, Inland Northwest Health Services (INHS)


BMV and the Road to Success - Don Carpenter, St. Claire Regional Medical Center


ICD-10:  How to Update Your MEDITECH System - Marcia Cheadle, Inland Northwest Health Services (INHS)


6.1 Revenue Cycle - Brianna Eisenhaure, MEDITECH


Downtime Preparedness:  Ensuring Patient Care Continues During MEDITECH and/or Network Downtime - Justin Ryans, Laughlin Memorial Hospital


Meaningful Use Stage 3 – How You Can Succeed - Kay Jackson, Iatric Systems


CPOE:  Teaching the Teacher. “IT's” the Right Way! - Catherine McCartney, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center


Up with CPOE! Methods to Increase CPOE Utilization Among Providers - Jacquelyn Burrell, Harrison Memorial Hospital


The Joy of Dual Coding – Our Recipe for ICD-10 Preparedness - Kristen Conley, Eastern Connecticut Health Network


6.1 Critical Care:  Managing Your Critical Care Patients Just Got a Whole Lot Easier - Paul King, MEDITECH


EDM Trackers: Make the Tool Work for You - Kim Karn, Memorial Hospital


Discharge Routine Successes and Challenges - Greg Hartman, Avera Health


Leveraging Status Boards and Trackers for Meaningful Use - Mike McNamara, Consultant People


And here are some more highlights from the 2015 International MUSE Conference:


While July is typically a month of planning, many programs are in the works for you. Take a look at some of the activities coming your way.


The Joy of Dual Coding – Our Recipe for ICD-10 Preparedness, August 6

State Statistical Reporting from MEDITECH B/AR. August 7

Patient Engagement – The Complexity Behind the Buzzword, August 11

Medication Reconciliation in MEDITECH 6.0, August 12

Leveraging MEDITECH EMR with Secure Clinical Communications, August 25

CPOE: Teaching the Teacher. ‘IT’s’ the Right Way, August 26

Discharge Routine Successes and Challenges, September 21

You can register for any of these webinars here: MUSE Webinars.

Stay for announcements about upcoming Community Peer Group meetings, Online JAM sessions, The Executive Institute, and, of course, the 2016 International MUSE Conference.


Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

- Alicia