Testing epic electronic health record

How test automation improves your epic system

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May 31, 2024

In recent years, there has been an increased adoption of Enterprise Health Records (EHR) systems in healthcare today as well as an ever growing reliance on EHR systems by physicians, offices, and staff. It is both business critical and vital to test these systems as it ensures the effectiveness, accuracy, and reliability of the system. EHRs are a comprehensive health information system widely used in healthcare organisations.

Patient safety

Accurate and reliable EHR systems are critical for patient safety. Testing helps identify and rectify any potential issues that could compromise patient data or lead to medical errors.

Regulatory complince

Healthcare organizations must comply with various regulations and standards, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States. Testing ensures that the Epic EHR system adheres to these regulations.

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Data integrity

EHR systems store vast amounts of patient data. Testing helps ensure the integrity of this data, preventing issues like data corruption, loss, or unauthorized access.

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Interoperability

Many healthcare systems need to communicate and share data seamlessly. Testing helps verify the interoperability of Epic EHR with other systems, devices, and applications to ensure a smooth flow of information.


In my limited experience with Epic and EHRs in general, this was on of the biggest challenges. These systems integrate to dozens (if not many more) other systems. End to end testing is critical

  • WCAG webinar
  • WCAG guidelines
    • Adapting the updations
      • Working with user experience
      • Working with colors
      • New typefaces
  • Updations regarding text and text image
  • Essential Web Accessibility Tips
    • Use descriptive alt text
    • Ensure proper heading
    • Provide keyboard navigation options
    • Ensure color contrast between text and background for readability.
    • Use descriptive link text that indicates the purpose of the link
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Workflow efficiency

In my limited experience with Epic and EHRs in general, this was on of the biggest challenges. These systems integrate to dozens (if not many more) other systems. End to end testing is critical

  1. WCAG webinar
  2. WCAG guidelines 
    1. Adapting the updations
      1. Working with user experience
      2. Working with colors
  3. Updations regarding text and text image
  4. Essential Web Accessibility Tips
    1. Use descriptive alt text
    2. Ensure proper heading
    3. Provide keyboard navigation options
    4. Ensure color contrast between text and background for readability.
    5. Use descriptive link text that indicates the purpose of the link

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Security

Healthcare data is Patient Health Information (PHI) which is legally protected, and ensuring it’s protection from unauthorized access or breaches is paramount. Testing helps identify vulnerabilities and ensures that security measures are in place to safeguard patient information.

System reliability

Epic EHR needs to be available and reliable at all times. Testing helps identify and address any potential issues related to system performance, downtime, or disruptions.

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