Anderson Hospital

Medical records, patient admissions

Anderson Hospital's close proximity to the metropolitan St. Louis area makes it responsible for the care of a number of smaller, outlying communities. The MEDITECH health information system supports day-to-day business processes. According to Scott Ellner, Clinical Analyst at Anderson Hospital, once the MEDITECH system was up-and-running, staff soon realized a need to manage an overwhelming by-product of paper. The hospital found its solution in ImageNow.

The Challenge

• Need document imaging system that integrates yet runs independently of existing MEDITECH application
• Paper records limit access to one user at a time
• Archiving and legal requirements mandate the ability to produce hard copy documents when needed
• Paper and manual processes hamper HIPAA and other compliance initiatives

The Results

• ImageNow makes documents accessible within MEDITECH screens without altering the application
• Electronic access allows multiple users to view documents simultaneously
• Reports are archived electronically and can be printed on demand
• Designated user groups restrict access to documents, supporting HIPAA compliance