Posted: September 24th, 2015

Briefly describe the health information technology system/application and the organization type (hospital, clinic, public health agency, software company, government health information website, private virtual health information site, etc.

Health Information Technology Project

Order Description

Health Information Technology Project Assignment:
Your deliverable is a 12- to 15-page scholarly report, not counting the title page, abstract, and references. A successful report should leave the reader with confidence in understanding the answers to all the questions listed below. Graphics may be used to illustrate key points.

Organization Information (5 points)

• Briefly describe the health information technology system/application and the organization type (hospital, clinic, public health agency, software company, government health information website, private virtual health information site, etc.).
• Is the health information technology system/application clinical, administrative, educational, or research related?
• What were the key reasons for development of this health information technology system/application?
• Who manages this health information technology system/application and where are they located within the organization’s administrative structure?

Information System Application: Design (5 points)

• Many health systems have multiple independent entities that work together toward a common goal of providing health care. How did the various stakeholders work together to make decisions related to this health information technology system/application? Were the end users involved in the development of this health information technology system/application
• How was this health information system/application initially funded?
• Have organizational or political issues impacted the ongoing funding for this health information technology system/application?
• Who manages the budget for this health information technology system/application?

Information System Application: Implementation (5 points)

• How are security issues addressed; how does this health information technology system/application support a legally sound health care record?
• How are individuals trained to use the health information technology system/application?
• What are the plans for planned or unplanned downtime?
• How are health information technology system/application upgrades scheduled or planned?
• How has the health information technology system/application changed in response to health care reform and related legislation?
• What suggestions could you make regarding changes needed to support health care reform and related legislation?

Innovative Aspects of the System (5 points)
• How are technology innovations being used in the health information technology system/application?
• What technology innovations could you recommend for this organization?

End Product (5 points)

• The paper is 12- to 15-page report.
• The report leaves the reader with confidence in understanding the informatics system.
• Graphics are used to illustrate key points.
• The report is a scholarly paper and includes a minimum of 5 citations from peer-reviewed journals.
• Appropriate APA format is used.