WellStar Connect Go-Live Preparation: What You Need to Know

WellStar Connect, our implementation of Epic electronic health record software, is one of the most important projects ever undertaken by WellStar. It will change the way we share information and integrate clinical and revenue cycle operations across our System.

Over the next 18 months, WellStar Connect will be a top priority for all team members. Go-live and training dates for the three phases of implementation are listed below (side/whatever).  The WellStar Connect website available from eSource lists facilities and their go-live phases.

Phase	Facility/Entity	Training Dates	Go-Live
One	WellStar Medical Group (WMG) Offices (Group 1)	8/12 – 9/20	9/23 – 10/4
Two	WellStar Kennestone Hospital and medical staff,  WMG Offices (Group 2), Home Health and Urgent Care	10/21 – 11/29	12/2 – 12/13
Three	WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals and medical staffs, Hospice and  WMG Offices (Group 3)	2/17/14 – 3/31/14	4/1/14 – 4/14/14

Training may consist of as many as 40 hours of online, classroom and independent practice depending on your specific role. For team members in training, vacations will not be allowed during the training and go-live periods without senior leader approval; successful completion of all required training prior to go-live is mandatory.

For additional information, visit the WellStar Connect website.