Change is inevitable. Year to year, small variations can render processes obsolete – or at least inaccurate – and that means that annual process reviews are critical for keeping documentation accurate. Whether it’s a software update, an adjustment in a service offering, a new version of a product, differences in company policy, or any of a range of other changes, …
What Is ERP?
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “ERP” floating around your online circles. Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned by someone in your organization. With increasing popularity (and huge benefits for businesses of all kinds), it’s no surprise that ERP is making its way into water cooler chats and strategy sessions. So, in case you aren’t already familiar with what ERP is – …
What is Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
Systematic quality control is essential for meeting customer and regulatory standards. With that very need in mind, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) is a method of meeting requirements and establishing assurance of quality. To understand the two components simply: • Verification is the evaluation that a product, service, or system is compliant with regulations, legal requirements, etc. • Validation is …
ERP in the Financial Sector
All industries rely on resources. Those “raw materials” can include people, models, intellectual property, and so on – not just commodities or fuel. Managing resources of all kinds is a critical part of running a successful organization. Today, we’re looking at how ERP can be implemented in the financial sector to keep track of the unique “resources” of the industry. …
Epic Systems – Preparing Staff For EHR Implementation
You’ve performed your due diligence and have chosen Epic Systems as your EHR vendor. Everyone has heard how difficult, frustrating, and exhausting the EHR implementation process can be, and now that you’ve received your project management outline you’re thinking it would be a good time for expert leadership. We can match you with that expert and guide you step-by-step through the …
Cross-Module Issues Hindering Hospital Material Transfer?
Hospitals everywhere share the responsibility for the health of their patients among several internal and even external units. Often, providing the best care possible requires the transfer of hospital material from one inventory location to another, between hospital units, from one hospital to another or even between a research facility and a hospital in as timely a manner as possible. Each …
Cut Hospital Support Costs through Proper ERP Optimization
Many times, hospital support costs are a gray variable in otherwise smooth operations and financial management of hospitals. Support services are a needed part of quality health offerings, but complicated business relationships, reporting and regulation requirements, and different constituents reduce the positive impact of hospital support services. While the issues involved in information and systems management between a hospital and its support …
PeopleSoft Keeps Your Processes in Focus
Whenever a healthcare organization is considering a software implementation, like PeopleSoft ERP, it is extremely important to remember that software is a support mechanism for your hospital’s systems and processes, not a substitution. When preparing an install or dealing with software issues, your software systems must be prepared so that they manage your organizations specific needs and processes. Strategy First, Then PeopleSoft Systems …
Increase Organizational Efficiency with Proper Enterprise Resource Planning
Enterprise resource planning has taken on a whole new meaning with software and information systems created to manage the entirety of hospital resources. Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) is designed to integrate with an organization’s systems, hardware, patient relationship management, supply chain management and more. It should increase organizational efficiency, not create a hindrance. Proper Planning Although technology has made leaps …
Maintain Internal and External Supply Chain Relationships With PeopleSoft
For many hospitals, PeopleSoft is an excellent ERP system, but there are several areas with substantial problems and issues. When it comes to supply chain management, improper internal and external integration can cause significant problems. Mergers and acquisitions will exacerbate these problems, as well as major supply chain shifts. While frustrating, supply chain issues are not caused by the software, nor necessarily …
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