NURS 8210 Doctorate In Nursing Practice Assignment Paper
NURS 8210 Doctorate In Nursing Practice Assignment Paper
Organization Information
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
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
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
How are technology innovations being used in the health information technology system/application? What technology innovations could you recommend for this organization?
NURS 8210 Required Course Readings
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