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Salt Lake City, Utah â€” ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ has earned the prestigious Level 7 designation from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for its advanced use of electronic medical records (EMRs), placing it among the nation's top-performing hospitals in digital health.

This Level 7 status—the highest possible in the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM)—recognizes hospitals that have fully transitioned to electronic medical records, eliminating paper charts. Key criteria for this designation include:

  • Complete Elimination of Paper Records: All patient information, including medical images and documents, is stored electronically, ensuring immediate access for authorized healthcare providers.
  • Advanced Data Analytics: Utilization of data warehousing and mining techniques to analyze clinical data patterns, enhancing healthcare quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Seamless Information Exchange: Ability to share patient clinical information electronically across all units within the healthcare system, supporting continuity of care in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and clinic settings.
  • Robust Security Measures: Implementation of stringent data protection protocols to safeguard patient information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

"This recognition reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to improve patient care," said Donna Roach, Chief Information Officer at ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ. "Achieving Level 7 status means we're effectively using data to support our clinicians, streamline workflows, and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care possible."

Fewer than 10% of hospitals in the U.S. reach Level 7 status. The rigorous HIMSS assessment evaluates how health systems use electronic records to support clinical decision-making, patient privacy, and continuous quality improvement.

ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ is proud to be a leader in digital health innovation and remains committed to using technology to enhance care at every level.