Medical Information Systems

Clinical Applications

The BCRP leverages the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system across our three hospitals meaning we are deeply familiar with this platform while exploring different implementations and deployments. With use of a VPN, documentation and chart review can be done just as easily at home as in the hospital, allowing residents to check up on their favorite patients or prepare for a busy clinic. And with a newly redesigned application, the Boston Children’s Clinical Pathways provide instant access to the best guidelines for pediatric care and are used in all our clinical locations.

Project Mosaic

In 2023, Boston Children’s Hospital transitioned their EHR system to EPIC which became the single EHR system used across our three hospitals in the Summer of 2024. The entire IT department worked tirelessly to make the transition as painless as possible and in a first for many hospital transitions, residents in the DINHO Squad (more info below) served as trainee liaisons for this transition. Providing feedback on note templates and ideal workflows to reduce clicks and time, residents had a key voice in designing our EHR for the future and continue to play a key role in its ongoing improvement to make our lives easier and improve care provided.

DINHO Squad

Now in its fourth year, the DINHO Squad (Digital Innovation Network for House Officers) was founded by a group of passionate pediatric residents focused on developing innovative solutions to barriers impacting patient care. With a focus on technology, the group has kick-started a program-wide effort to reduce documentation time (shared 400+ dot phrases and counting), assists with hospital development projects like discharge optimization or a NICU discharge app for new families, and makes resident research easier. A select group has begun piloting AI tools in clinical settings, including access to a language model trained on primary sources to support clinical decision-making. Last year, Boston Children’s launched its own secure instance of ChatGPT. Efforts are underway to expand access to automated note-writing tools for use in clinics, as well as AI platforms designed to support clinical training. We have four numerous publications, with multiple projects planned for the future! We are always excited to meet residents passionate about improving care and we would be excited to work with you!