...Information System Briefing Boston’s Mobile Mammography Van has been helping women receive a free mammography for the past five years. This mobile service travels around Massachusetts with licensed technologists and radiologists on board. Since the beginning of the Mobile Mammography Van all paperwork and documentation has been done manually. “The current lack of a software system introduces risks due to potential regulatory issues, patient safety issues due to potential missed follow-up, as well as program risks due to potential loss of funding” (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2009, para. 9). Implementing a new software system will benefit the Mobile Mammography Van greatly. This paper is intended to identify the process for selecting and acquiring an information system, explain how the organizations goals drive the selection process, and identify the roles each organization’s stakeholders play in the selection process. Selecting and Acquiring an Information System When an organization is selecting and acquiring a new information system there is a great deal of planning and steps they must take to implement the system properly. The first step is to establish a project steering committee. “This committee’s primary function is to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the acquisition process” (Wager, et. al., 2009, pg. 150). After the committee has been formed the project goals should be outlines along with the scope of the project and committee. Many questions...
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...System Implementation HCS 483 Jose Rivera 06/10/13 System choice and implementation is a process that requires much thought, planning, and considerations. There are four steps for selecting and acquiring an information system. The more carefully and detailed the steps are followed, the better the system will be for the organization. Goals need of the new system must be established. The new system must meet the goals and fit the needs of the organization to be functional. Each member of the process plays specific and important roles during the selection, implementation, and maintenance phases of the new system. Stakeholders There are many steps for selecting and acquiring an information system for an organization. An organization will need to know that their current system needs to be replaced. The need for replacement might be because the current system no longer fits the organizations needs or the costs to maintain the current system are too high. From there the steps are planning, selection, implementation, and support of a new health care information system, (Wagner, Lee, & Glaser, 2009, p. 5). “The primary focus of this planning and analysis phase is on the business problem, or the organizations strategy, independent of any technology that can or will be used,” (Wagner, Lee, & Glaser, 2009, p. 8). Now that it is clear there needs to be a new system implemented, the next step is to determine the functional needs and requirements. This step, if...
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...Composite Health Care System (CHCS) SPC Snow, Victoria HCS335 19 May 2012 RENEE GORBY Composite Health Care System (CHCS) Every day that I work I use Composite Health Care System (CHCS) at the Fort Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. CHCS also works with TRICARE. I will discuss the CHCS process for selecting and acquiring composite health care system was started with one billion dollars, and an eight year contract. The information system that I will examine is the composite health care system. I will identify the process for selecting and acquiring composite health care system. I will also explain how this organization’s goals drive the selection of the information system. I will also identify the roles each of this organizations’ stakeholders play in the selection and acquisition process. Process for selecting and acquiring CHCS was started in 1996 this was developed by using the Veteran Administration’s Decentralized Hospital Computer Programs (DHCP). Military still uses CHCS today though it has been increased by the AHLTA system. Today CHCS is still one of the major medical information systems in the world. It is the support of the medical information for the department of defense or DoD. The CHCS supports 63 military hospitals, 800 military clinics, 134,000 daily encounters, 9.4 million beneficiaries with clinical data, and 77,000 active users. (Welsh, 2009) Composite...
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...Information System Briefing Sonya Harmon HCS 483 01/16/2012 Information System Briefing Many Health Care Organizations are relying on information technology and has given the organization a competitive advantage. A lot of time and resources goes into the selection and acquisition process of a health information system that is right for a health care organization. Selecting and acquiring a health information system can be a way to improve the health care organization even though the process can be a tedious and difficult task. Selection and Acquisition Process The first step in selecting and acquiring an information system for a health organization is to gather as much information as possible and create a committee, the selection process consists of evaluating cost, how it benefits the organization, and getting adequate input from other senior leaders involved in the process. There are several decisions that have to be made in the selection process such as who will be in charge of the selection process, what practice will be used to select the health information system, and who will be a part of the process. The decision has to be made about the health information system products that are on the market, and finding a credible vendor that can complete the process. The acquisition process also involves careful planning, selecting, implementing, and evaluating. This process is known as systems development life cycle, each phase in this process has several functions...
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...Information System Briefing Understanding how goals of an organization and the roles of its stakeholders affect the selection process of an information system is vital to the success of that project. To ensure the execution of this task as well as its organization, efficiency, and accuracy, key leaders join creating a team of professionals ready for implementing change (Wager, Wickham Lee, & Glaser, 2009) . Learning how to select and acquire an information system, goals that should drive it and the roles of stakeholders is imperative to keep the project from failing. Selecting and Acquiring an Information System The process for selecting and acquiring an information system begins when the benefits of the current system no longer outweigh the cost to maintain it (Wager, Wickham Lee, & Glaser, 2009) . A general process most organizations use to select and acquire a new information system is the “systems development lifecycle” (SDLC). This system consists of four phases, which are planning and analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation (Wager, Wickham Lee, & Glaser, 2009) . Phase one in this process is the, planning, and analysis phase. The focus is to identify the organizations current information systems in an effort to define specific areas that may need improvement. The second step in this process is the, design phase. During this phase, the team decides the most appropriate route for establishing the project financially, settles on a specific information...
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...Information System Briefing August 29, 2011 Manzanita Brown With the constant changes in technology, a health care organization must stay up to date on technology and the lasted trends that offer the best patient care possible. Information systems that are designed for health care industry must help the organization meet the standards and qualities that are set by the health care industry for the success of the organization (Ruffin, M.). This briefing is to explain the selection process of an information system and what the roles the stakeholders and health care organizations goals play in the selection and acquisition process of an information system. Before beginning the process of selecting and acquiring an information system, the organization must determine what type of system they need. Health information systems are very complex and diverse systems, it must provide both information and guidance to the organizations. It is important that the organization looks at the different information systems to determine which system will benefit the organizations goals. Health information systems cover a diverse set of applications (Ruffin, M.). These systems include: Hospital information systems, Nursing information systems, Clinical research systems, Clinical decision support systems, Medical education systems, Health assessment systems, Electronic health record systems, laboratory information systems, radiology, pharmacy...
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...Information System Briefing There are many organizations that are look into to acquiring a new information system. The system will help with improving the efficiency and the safety of the patients. There are many factors that need to be considered for acquiring a new system in the health care organization. Although, some may believe that this is an easy and fast process for selecting appropriate information system. There is a process and steps that are taken to implement a new information system. There is stakeholder to consider and goals that will help drive the selection of the new information system. The process for selecting and acquiring an information system The first step of the process of acquiring an information system is recognizing that the organization is in need of an information system. Many organizations will look at many factors when acquiring a new information system the safety of the patients, efficiency, less medical errors, repeating services, improve on compensations, and to contend with other in the healthcare field. A new system can help with improving the efficiency, production, and help with cost reduction. There will be a need for an implementation team. This team determines the scopes and what is the organization will expect from the new information system project. “One factor that has been indicated as crucial for success is the involvement of clinicians and other staff who will use the healthcare information systems throughout the planning and...
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...Information System briefing The process of selecting and acquiring an information system can take a toll on any health care organization. Not only are there work stations to install, data bases to build, and networks to test but there are also the process of users to train, data to convert, and procedures to write. The process also consists of endless tasks, and details, which must be completed order for the system to be implemented on time and within budget. However, along with the endless tasks and details the health care organization must address organizational and behavioral issues. The content of this paper will allow the reader to identify the process for selecting and acquiring an information system and identify the roles that each stakeholders plays in the selection and acquisition process. Selection of acquiring a system Selecting and acquiring an information system for a health care organization begins within the implementation process. The implementation process will take place when the organization selects a system which, will continues throughout the duration of the project. During the implementation process the organization must have a significant degree of support from the stakeholders such as the senior executive team, physicians, clinicians, and nurses. The organization must also have a significant amount of staff, which will dedicate his or her time to the project as well as provide resources needed to implement the system. The organization must keep...
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...Information Systems Selecting and acquiring an information system Information systems that are available now days are anticipated for improving the organizations goals and work tasks for everyone involved including the stakeholders, they play a huge part in the systems their selves. For most organizations the challenges of information systems can be somewhat hectic, so being that it is vital that an organization choose the proper information system according to their facility in helping them to achieve the goals that may have set up for accomplishing. The process for selecting and acquiring an information system is first, having everyone within the company to come together to be part of the decision making in establish a strategic plan of action. Secondly, research and become aware and alert of the new technology the company is planning on using. Third, if all is in favor of the decision conduct and identify an analysis of the workflow and system which was selected, after this is when the implementation process should take place knowing it would probably take a bit of time to put together so all staff of different organizations if so are strongly involved. Lastly, review and evaluate the system selected and that it is the right decision for the company, continue to follow up with the progression of the project. Some organizations actually take their time constantly looking and analyzing, while others just sometimes be quick to choose, not thinking of long-term progress...
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...Information Briefing System Ebony Washington HCS 483 July 18, 2011 Kym Pfrank Information Briefing System Information Systems is a combination of individuals decision making activities used in combination with the new technology information. The information system will give a complete summary of what is involved in the information system, who is involved, and the type of software or hardware that is compatible with certain computers. Information systems are designed to help the organization meet the quality and standards that are set for the organization to succeed. With technology changing new software, hardware, and new ways of storing and protecting data which makes it difficult to keep up with. The content of this paper will allow you to identify the process for selecting and acquiring an information system, explain how the organizations goals drive the selection of the information system, and identify the roles that each of the organizations stakeholders play in the selection and acquisition process. The process for selecting and acquiring an information system has to start with figuring out where the organization needs to start. The first step would be to assign a work team to develop a process and research the types of information systems that the organization is considering (McGrady, Conger, Blanke, Landry, 2010). The second step is to look at the plan and how it is laid out, and the amount of work. While researching the information system it is imperative...
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...Information System Briefing Keyva Strickland HCS/483 November 12, 2012 Instructor Billy Kesserwani An information system is a blend of data, procedures, and information technology that combines to gather, process, collect, and supply production for an organization (Wager, Lee, Galser & Burns, 2009). Information System is also considered a combination of stakeholder’s decision-making and activities used in association with the new technology information. In today’s society, the purchase of an electronic health care information system is one of the most important decisions a medical facility will make. In this case the question remains, when is it time to change up the information system in health care? This system will require a significant amount of time and money as well as bring change to the medical facilities clinical and business processes. The information system will have an impact on aspects of the medical facility and can alter the way health care services are distributed. This is why most organizations refer to the information system as a “life cycle.” A systems development life cycle is the development gives structure to the process of selecting and acquiring a new IT system. Information systems created for health care industries will assist the organization in meeting the standards and qualities set by the health care industry for the success of the organization (Ruffin, 1995). This paper will identify the various processes involving the selecting...
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...System Briefing By: LaTreena Alexander HCS/483 April 22, 2013 Augustus Scarlato Once an employee begins employment with a company he or she must first go through completion of the internship program. During the program the employee has a very important briefing that he or she completed on time, and then presented to the CEO of the company. The guidelines required to complete the briefing assignment consist of the explaining in detail the selection process, and how it was affected by the goals of the organization and stakeholders. The briefing will explain the process needed for selecting and acquiring an information system and how the goals of an organization can drive the selection of the system. The briefing will identify different roles the stakeholders of the organization plays in the selection and acquisition process. The goals of an organization may differ from the selection process because there has to be as common ground and balance between the organizational goals and the stakeholders. A stakeholder plays a major role inside an organization because the individual person, group, or organization is in the form of a stakeholder really holds the major keys of the organization because the stakeholder affects the actions of an organization. The stakeholders have a stake, vested interest, or operations within the organization and before an organization decides to make any business decisions the stakeholders are involved to make sure everybody involved in the...
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...Information System Briefing Delroes Jones HCS/483 December 05,2011 Kem Prince Information System Briefing Introduction In the health care organization, it is important that each facility stays on top with the latest technology that is offered so they can give the best care possible to their patients. The information system are designed to do just that so the healthcare organizations can meet the quality and standards of goals that are set for them to succeed. Implementing a information system has proven to be a intimidating process for all healthcare facilities. So, it is very important that the health care organization uses a information system that they pick so it helps them accomplish the goals that are set. It is also very important for stakeholders to be involved in implementing the information system so they know what the organizations is trying to fulfill when using it. This paper will give you a briefing on the process for selecting and acquiring an information system, how the organization's goals drive the selection of an information system, and the roles of each of the organization's stakeholders play in the selection and acquisition process. Selecting and acquiring an information system for any health care organization starts with deciding on where the organization should start. Then the next step is to identify any problems, opportunities, and needs by analysis and planning phases which means that...
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...Health Care Information System Briefing Debra Paul HCS/483 Health Care Information Systems University of Phoenix – Cypress Creek September 13, 2012 Norma L. Lloyd Week Three Assignment Health Care Information System Briefing In the health care industry today organizations are continually in search of new advances in technology relating to information systems to implement and keep the competitive advantage in administrating the best patient health care. Improving the quality of care and service while attempting to reduce costs within the organization is paramount in the way organizations must function and survive today with regard to health care. Implementing an information system is a big challenge, which is why choosing the correct information system is vital to the organization in assisting and ensuring that the goals are met. The decision-making process involves various roles that stakeholders, clinicians, administrative, and patients play in the process to decide which system best suits the organization (eHealth Initiative, 2011). This briefing will confer the process of selecting and acquiring an information system, how the organizations goals drive the selection, and the roles of the organizations stakeholder play in the selection and acquisition process. Process for Selecting and Acquiring an Information System Stakeholders from each department must participate in the system selection process from the start. The importance for team members to...
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...A Briefing on the Process of Selecting an Information System By: Anthony S. Gregorio HCS/483 Ins: Howard Gregory What is the most effective process for selecting and acquiring an information system and how to incorporate it into a healthcare organization? “Large software systems are built by using components developed by others (commercial or open source), therefore an increasing need appears to select the right system, the appropriate components in a systematic, factual, objective, and cost efficient manner” (Fitsilis, Kameas, & viglas, 2011, p. ). When attempting to determine what factors should be included in selection, these are on the top priority list: business strategy (financial gains), numerous functional and non-functional requirements, operating priorities, and availability of resources (Fitsilis, Kameas, & viglas, 2011). A process called Multi-Criteria Decision Making is used in the selection process for an IT system. It is abbreviated as MCDM. “Assessing literature reviews on evaluating software products suggest that users and decision makers can receive a lot of support, if they decide to adopt an MCDM method” (Fitsilis, Kameas, & viglas, 2011, p). There is also a process known as the Analytic Hierarchy Process, AHP, which has recently been widely used for evaluating several types of software packages by considering a given set of qualitative and quantitative criteria and using the information results to formulate a report. This report...
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