WK 1 DQ 1
Every department has information technology requests either
in the form of new hardware or software, upgrades, or training. Each requests is important to that department
and most will say they cannot be effective in meeting customer/patient needs
with out the resources. Assume that the
reason to fund the request is not due to regulatory requirements.
How might a healthcare organization approach prioritizing
its IS projects or needs? Some area to
think about are funding, demand, SDLC, patient quality and safety, and emerging
technologies. How would you justify your
decision to the requesting department?
Answer the discussion question by day 3, and provide two
substantial posts in response to your peers by the end of day 7.
WK 1 DQ 2
Chapter 5 discusses the various components of the EHR and
some of the clinical decision support that the EHR can provide. Discuss with your peers the ways in which
these components would be utilized differently in a hospital setting versus a
physician’s office setting.
Answer the discussion question by day 3, and provide two
substantial posts in response to your peers no later than day 7.
