EHR innovations to optimize cancer care delivery in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Published in: Journal of clinical oncology Vol. 38; no. 29_suppl; p. 249
• Main Authors: Bhardwaj, Aarti Sonia, Gu, Edward, Pratko, Joseph, McLean, Michael, Hernandez, Damaris Peralta, Smith, Cardinale B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 10.10.2020
• ISSN: 0732-183X; 1527-7755
• DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2020.38.29_suppl.249

Abstract only 249 Background: The Mount Sinai Health System was in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC. We implemented dynamic testing, isolation and treatment policies in order to continue delivering necessary cancer treatments and ensure the safety of our patients and our staff. Here, we describe the rapid rollout of IT optimizations to enhance the delivery of quality cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We developed a cancer center incident command structure that involved integration of a health informaticist, IT analyst, and data analyst along with cancer center leadership to help create and optimize electronic health record (EHR)-based tools to support the clinical mission. Results: We developed and implemented EHR-based COVID-19 screening protocols, clinical decision support, reporting and analytics tools, and telehealth technology related to COVID-19 (Table). Conclusions: Dynamic EHR optimizations were essential to continue our cancer care delivery services during the pandemic. [Table: see text]