Texas Children’s continues to lead the industry in health information and technology. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recently awarded the organization with a rare triple Stage 7 designation after a rigorous two-day validation process on March 28-29.
HIMSS Stage 7 demonstrates IS, clinical and operational excellence – highlighting our ability to transform health care by innovating and advancing patient care, improving outcomes and maintaining operational efficiencies on a global stage.
The validation process for HIMSS AMAM Stage 7 (and revalidating for EMRAM and O-EMRAM, the inpatient and ambulatory adoption models) involved team members from across the system; to no surprise, demonstrating how our One Amazing Team comes together to optimize workflows and drive insights did not go unnoticed.
“It was wonderful to hear from our own providers on how they leverage digital platforms and data insights to improve outcomes,” said Vice President, Associate Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Teresa Tonthat. “This accomplishment is only possible because our clinicians are empowered to leverage technology to do what’s best for the children and women we serve.”
Committed to embracing technology, together
Texas Children’s is the first organization in the state of Texas to receive Stage 7 designation for analytics (AMAM); the first in the Texas Medical Center to hold dual Stage 7 inpatient and ambulatory validations; and the only in the nation validated at Stage 7 across all three mediums – Analytics, Inpatient and Ambulatory.
“What stood out most was the organization’s true commitment to embracing technology,” noted HIMSS reviewers. “Texas Children’s showed intense collaboration, and that’s particularly impressive.” The reviewers also complimented our strong clinical builder program, calling it “both impressive and amazing.”
“You often see golden threads in Stage 7 organizations, which are excitement, enthusiasm, teamwork and a clear vision – and Texas Children’s certainly has that,” said lead HIMSS reviewer Philip Bradley in his closing statement.
Texas Children’s Senior Vice President and CIIO Myra Davis agrees. “Fostering an environment of collaboration over two decades is a testament to the great outcomes being achieved by leveraging technology,” she said. “Every partner playing a different role, each voice sharing a unique perspective, all culminating in unequivocal patient care. It’s truly like music to your ears!”
Congratulations to all on achieving this incredible milestone! Click here to learn more about our journey to HIMSS triple Stage 7 validation.