[nfbcs] Complaint against Epic

[Nancy Coffman]

Is there a way to report other institutions whom have knowingly implemented Epix when they have been asked point blank if it is accessible and said yes.  I was at a meeting with a person who works for our hospital system, and a woman from Epix. They acted like it was accessible. I knew it was not, but was not in a position to argue at that moment.

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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 12:53 PM, Tracy Carcione via nfbcs <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks, John and Gary.
> I know what you say is true.  My boss thinks that the legacy system will run
> until pretty close to when most of us in the group are ready to retire,
> which is good, but I bet there will be less and less interesting work well
> before it is actually turned off.
> As I vaguely recall the Epic complaint, it seemed like the front-end of the
> system was not accessible.  I might, for instance, be able to run queries
> against the data, but not be able to log onto the front end and verify the
> data.  Not ideal, but doable.
> I've asked my boss to reach out to his contacts in the new group and find
> out about what work is being done.  One of the bosses of the new group used
> to be one of my bosses, so he knows me and the kinds of work I do very well,
> so he should be able to shed some light on the subject.
> 
> I'd be willing to undertake training for the new system and see how it goes,
> but it requires travelling to another state.  That's fine, but I don't want
> to make the trip, then find out I can't do anything once I get there.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wunder via
> nfbcs
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:12 PM
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> Cc: Gary Wunder
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Complaint against Epic
> 
> Just one caution: it is very flattering to be told that one contains
> institutional memory and that he or she is needed to maintain a legacy
> system. It is very reassuring to hear that as soon as that legacy system
> goes away, one will be trained on the new system. The truth is that by the
> time you get through with the legacy system, the people who know the new
> system will already have their assignments, you will be the low man on the
> totem pole, and you and your management will be looking for other work for
> you to do.
> 
> It is very difficult for one to think about suing his employer. The
> alternative, however, is to watch your job go away in violation of the law.
> I'd be glad to talk with you about this in person.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> via nfbcs
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:56 AM
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> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: [nfbcs] Complaint against Epic
> 
> I am happy to read about our complaint against Epic, though annoyed it had
> to happen.
> 
> My shop is switching to Epic.  I theoretically have a choice, whether to go
> to the Epic group or stay and support the legacy system.  But our complaint
> makes me think I actually have no choice in the matter at all.  Makes me
> glad I'm getting old enough to consider retirement.  It will be boring just
> working on the legacy system, but at least it's a job, for now.
> 
> Tracy
> 
> 
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