Case Study

From an OnBase Admin Gap to Always On Support

Regional Iowa Hospital

A 220 bed nonprofit hospital in Iowa relies on OnBase integrated with Epic to manage content across departments. When its OnBase administrator transitioned roles, the organization faced a critical support gap that threatened system stability, Epic interoperability, and future development.

Industry

Healthcare

Challenge

A 220 bed nonprofit hospital lost its OnBase administrator, putting Epic interoperability, system stability, and workflow progress at risk.

Results

DataBank embedded a two person OnBase team to stabilize operations, strengthen Epic connectivity, and restart workflow automation across departments.

Solutions

Outcomes

220

Bed nonprofit hospital supported

2

Dedicated OnBase resources embedded

13

Counties served by hospital

4

Implementation steps delivered fast

Overview

A regional nonprofit hospital in central Iowa depends on OnBase integrated with Epic to manage content across departments. When the internal OnBase administrator transitioned roles, the hospital faced a critical support gap that threatened system stability and data flow into Epic. DataBank embedded a two person OnBase team to run daily operations, strengthen interoperability, and build repeatable workflows that support AP, HR, and HIM without disrupting patient care.

Challenges

Loss of OnBase Admin: A key role change left a gap in system support and development.

Risk to Epic Integration: The OnBase Epic connection required ongoing monitoring to ensure data integrity.

Stalled Innovation: Without technical leadership, new solutions for AP, HR, and HIM were delayed.

Implementation

Embed a Two Person OnBase Team

Stabilized daily operations, assumed admin duties, and established a cadence for tickets, SLAs, and communications.

Build AP Contract Management & Approvals

Implemented an AP contract management module and standardized approval workflow, reducing manual handoffs.

Strengthen Epic Interoperability

Delivered events and import processes to synchronize data across systems, ensuring accurate, timely updates back into Epic.

Monitor Proactively and Resolve Fast

Instituted continuous health checks, error handling, and queue monitoring to keep the environment reliable and users satisfied.

Key Takeaways

Stabilized systems, improved Epic connectivity, accelerated workflow automation, and created a repeatable model for modernization.

Expert Gap Filled

Close expertise gaps quickly with embedded OnBase administrators

Clinical Operations Secured

Protect clinical operations by hardening the OnBase–Epic connection

Workflow Efficiency Boosted

Unlock backlog capacity for AP/HR/HIM with standardized workflows

Sustainable Model Built

Created a repeatable model for ongoing enhancements without disrupting care

Results

Upgrade to OnBase EP5 to broaden system integration and expand contract management capabilities

Extend standardized workflows across more service lines and departments.

Continue managed services to sustain reliability while prioritizing patient-care initiatives.

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Learn how the regional Iowa Hospital partnered with DataBank to address a critical challenge and deliver measurable results. This case study provides a clear overview of the problem, the solution, and result.

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