6 ways to successfully implement clinical communication tools

6 ways to successfully implement clinical communication tools 
Forbes; by Judit Sharon; 5/19/25 
In the high-stakes environment of healthcare, communication breakdowns can have life-or-death consequences. Yet too often, hospitals and healthcare systems assume that simply deploying new clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C) tools will solve the problem. The reality is more complex: Successful implementation depends just as much on operational alignment, cultural change and thoughtful execution as it does on the technology itself. To turn communication tools into real transformation, here are six ways to drive successful CC&C adoption.

1. Start with cultural alignment, not software. ...
2. Avoid common pitfalls that derail adoption. ...
3. Map your workflow before you buy. ...
4. Engage the frontline early and often. ...
5. Simplify systems to support clinical workflows. ...
6. Lead the change or risk resistance. ...