Get Rid of Stupid Stuff.

Partner with clinicians to identify and remove low-value work through a rapid improvement process, for example:

• Reduce EHR clicks for common workflows.

• Minimize inbox notifications.

• Eliminate unnecessary mandatory training requirements.

Resources:

1. AMA STEPS Forward: Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff
2. IHI: Break the Rules for Better Care
3. AMA: Saving Time Playbook
4. AMA: Taming the EHR Playbook
5. AMA: Taming the EHR Webinar
6. AMA: LISTEN-SORT-EMPOWER Toolkit
7. AMA: De-implementation checklist
8. Journal of General Internal Medicine (2022): The Electronic Health Record Inbox: Recommendations for Relief

This Action Item is part of the 2022 Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package. For the full list of Actions, please click here.

For an easy-to-print and easy-to-share PDF of the 2022 Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package, please click here.

This resource was created through a collaboration of experts in supporting clinician well-being: Elisa Arespacochaga, VP Workforce and Clinical Affairs, American Hospital Association ∙ Robyn Begley, SVP and CNO, American Hospital Association and CEO, American Organization of Nursing Leadership ∙ Liz Boehm, Executive Strategist, Vocera and Learning Community Lead, CEO Coalition ∙ Heather Farley, Chief Wellness Officer, ChristianaCare; member of CHARM Chief Wellness Officer Network ∙ Corey Feist, CEO, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation ∙ Jessica Perlo, Senior Director, Institute for Healthcare Improvement ∙ Tina Shah, Principal, TNT Health Enterprises LLC ∙ Christine A. Sinsky, VP Professional Satisfaction, American Medical Association