HIMSS Analytics has recognized St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Neb., for reaching Stage 6 of the EMR Adoption Model.
St. Francis Memorial is now one of approximately 1,400 hospitals in the country to have reached Stage 6.
"Reaching Stage 6 of the 7 possible stages is quite an achievement," said Jean Meiergerd, CIO of St. Francis Memorial. “Stage 6 hospitals and clinics are at the forefront of EHR adoption. Stage 6 is an important indicator that the organization delivers high quality patient care with an interoperable EMR in place."
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