At Every Step, Factor in Humans - Human Factors in HIT Design w Janey Barnes part 3

The final part of our conversation with Dr. Janey Barnes (founder, User View). Dr. Barnes discusses how health IT platforms compare to those in other fields (and how pharma software is like lottery software); how hands-on training helps achieve stronger EHR functionality, satisfaction and regulatory fulfillment; and how a human-centered approach at every step, from implementation to daily use, creates systems that fit each unique organization.

Resources and research in episode:

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• MedStar National Centers for Human Factors in Healthcare, led by Raj Ratwani (listen for Raj in future episodes)
• SAFER Guides by University of Texas’s Dean Sittig and Hardeep Singh
• David Bates, Brigham and Womens Hospital

Can Fewer Clicks Grow Cognitive Burden? Part 2: Designing a “Helper” EHR

To relieve cognitive load and promote productive workflows, EHR design should center on helping users achieve their goals. UXpert Ross Teague (Allscripts) discusses working with clinical users to determine what these goals are, and designing workflows that truly deliver on those needs. Part 2 of a two-part series.

Involving Users in Usability Design, part 1

Healthcare solutions achieve better results when users contribute, early and often, to the design process. Clinician usability expert Carin Mann discusses how users’ understanding of their own natural workflows gives them insight into data layout, burden relief and prioritization of patient care. Part 1 of a two-part interview.

Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Users

When clinical software solutions are developed through a cascade process, developers often don’t receive user feedback until it’s too late to make changes efficiently. Julian Mitchell (VP Solutions, Allscripts) describes how to encourage a more interactive process between developers and clinical users, fostering an immediate feedback loop that rewards everyone and building more relevant and functional solutions overall.