The Health Information Technology field is complex. Equally complex are many of the tools in existence for reviewing, selecting, and implementing Electronic Health Records (EHR).  While excellent resources of information, they are often unnecessarily complex for the needs of Local Health Departments (LHDs) in Kansas.

This toolkit provides an overview of important elements of EHR selection and implementation to help LHDs assess, plan, and avoid known pitfalls. This toolkit does not cover all necessary details, but provides a thoughtful overview of the process. Additional research and consultation with experts is recommended. For example, seek legal assistance in the evaluation of Requests for Proposals and EHR contracts. 

Note: While this toolkit was originally designed for LHDs, it may also be useful to other clinics, as well as those involved in the administration of vaccines.