How to prepare for the April 7 eStar upgrade; sneak peeks under way
Enhanced features and functionality are coming April 7 to eStar: read below for some tips on how to prepare for these changes.
- Complete eLearnings before April 7.
Users have been assigned eLearnings to help orient them to the changes and prepare them for what they will see beginning April 7. Users should log into the Learning Exchange (https://learningexchange.vumc.org) and click on “My Courses” to see the eLearnings that they should complete before April 7.
- Spend some time practicing in the eStar Playground.
The eStar “Playground” is a special environment that allows users to become accustomed to the new features and functionality in eStar before they are live on April 7. Users should spend as much time as possible in the Playground practicing the skills they gain after completing their assigned eLearnings. Instructions for accessing the Playground are available on Hubbl. Please note that VUNet IDs will not work for Playground access--users will need to instead use a role-specific training ID (list also available on Hubbl).
- Maximize playground time with exercise booklets.
While any time spent in the playground will be beneficial to users, the eStar team recommends that users download the appropriate Exercise Booklet, which will provide typical scenarios that will help them become more accustomed to the new features and functionality. Exercise booklets are available for nurses and clinicians.
Sneak Peeks of eStar Upgrade under way
To help build on the online training for the April upgrade, eStar team experts will be hosting a series of "April Upgrade Sneak Peeks" in various locations around the Medical Center. Attendees will be able to see a number of the biggest changes in the playground environment. Experts will be on hand to answer questions.
Sneak Peeks will be held in a variety of locations at convenient times:
- Tuesday, April 2: One Hundred Oaks, Administrative Area Conference Rooms, 8 AM - 3 PM
- Wednesday, April 3: Light Hall, Rooms 407A-D (4th Floor), 2 - 4:30 PM
- Thursday, April 4: One Hundred Oaks, Administrative Area Conference Rooms, 10 AM - 1 PM
Each event will showcase the following major changes in eStar:
- The Brain
- Avatar Feature
- Ambulatory Visit Taskbar
- Ambulatory Schedule View
- Additional clinicians-specific change (TBD)
- Account Activities
- Registration
- Appointments/Scheduling
- Workqueues
Please plan on attending one of these events for around ten minutes and walk away better prepared to use the new features coming to eStar! Download and post a flyer to help promote the Sneak Peeks.