For the past several weeks, I was asked to coordinate testing portions of the new Loma Linda EMR system that will be going live in July. After endless meetings and trying to get others to get work done, today was a big day as it started to become an automated process. Independent teams now have to test together from what we call end to end (or from new patient scheduling an appointment to receiving a bill from an office visit).
On my way home, it reminded somewhat of what the graduate program is like. You spend your first several quarters doing a lot of work that can hopefully ease you into your research or project. It no way does that transition become automated, but seeing how your previous efforts shape into a finished product is worth the frustration and lack of sleep.
Good luck with the testing!
ReplyDeleteI well remember doing integrated testing for a new system. And so great when a process works as designed! Best of luck with the go-live in July.
ReplyDeleteYour comments remind me of a saying I once saw somewhere: "the tassle is worth the hassle!"
Cheers! Angie
Hi Kevin, you are right in your analogy between your job and this program. Things are definitely coming together and it is making sense now.
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