Stefan SAVIN

• Country : MOLDOVA
• savinstefan@yahoo.com
• Occupation : Consultant
• EUROPHAMILI Training centre : Rennes - France
• Promotion : 2005

Background

My name is Stefan Savin. I am from the Republic of Moldova. After graduating from the State Medical University N. Testemitanu in 1996 I was trained as a surgeon in a three years Residency Program. Since 1999 I have been working as a general surgeon at the Chisinau Emergency Hospital. In 2001 I was employed in the Ministry of Health in the International Relations Department where I am still working as a Consultant. In 2004 I graduated from the Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Jerusalem and acquired the qualification of Master of Public Health.



I am interested in Health System Reforms and Health Care Management, and I hope the Europhamili Program in Rennes will give me a good opportunity to get new knowledge and intercultural experiences.



Other biographical notes: I am 31 and I live in Chisinau, the capital city of Moldova. I like travelling, reading, sports, computers and fishing.

Publication(s)

Key success factors in implementing electronic medical records in University Hospital of Rennes

An electronic Medical Record (EMR) is not just the future of Health care; it is the solution for high efficiency Health care today. Evidence suggests that implementation and adoption of EMR in the health care organizations are considered prerequisites for the efficient delivery of high quality health care in hospitals, and a positive return on investment for the practice. Study Objectives: To describe the existent situation and experiences on EMRs in the world and in CHU Rennes; To identify the key success factors for the implementation of EMR in CHU Rennes; To make recommendations for a successful EMR implementation. Purpose of the study: To describe the existent situation regarding the initial steps for implementation of a common Electronic Patient Information System in University Hospital of Rennes, to identify the main challenges, and to recommend activities to be developed during the process of implementation of the project. Design and method: This professional study has employed a qualitative approach. It is based on collection of available data concerning implementation of EMR and critical analysis of semi-structured interviews with different health professionals. The method we used is a descriptive analysis of published literature and reports, and critical analysis of interviews. Conclusions: The benefits of implementation of an EMR system in CHU Rennes are obvious both for patients and health professionals. Access to the information, increased safety and quality of care are the main positive aspects of EMR from the prospective of patient health. With the implementation of an EMR the health professionals from CHU Rennes will gain from the possibility to share health information regarding the patient among departments and sites. Elimination of order duplication and implementation of electronic remainders will make health care provided more efficient and cost effective. Availability of data will help clinical researchers, quality assurance and clinic managers, as well as financial managers, in their activities, making their work more efficient and resources allocation more consistent with clinical decision.