Health Information Technology Project

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.