Assignment 1
Justify the investment in healthcare information technology projects based on return on investment, cost/benefit analysis, compliance with regulatory requirements, quality improvement, decreased risk.
Instructions:
• Using the Web find an article that describes either a successful or an unsuccessful health-related IT project.
• Discuss the project factors listed in the CHAOS Study PDF located in Doc Sharing that had any bearing on the project in your chosen article. Be sure to include specific information from the article when providing your analysis.
Requirements:
• APA format (cover page, double spaced, reference page).
• At least 1 page in length.
• Provide reference list and in-text citations.
Assignment 2
Instructions:
Develop a policy to ensure that no patient's information will be accessed without authorization based on the following scenario:
Scenario:
Assume that you are a project manager leading a team of three members who are working on an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) project for the local healthcare system. Your team will undoubtedly have access to the sensitive patient information.
Requirements:
• At least 2 pages in length.
• APA format.
• Free of spelling and grammatical errors.
• Please be sure to download the directions file "How to Write a Policy" to construct your policy Assignment.
How to Write a Policy
What is a Policy?
Policies are written communications that reflect the "rules" of the internal processes of the organization. It is also referred to as an "action plan" or a method of action to guide and influence future decisions of the organization.
A policy guides the organization's employees toward correct work behaviors and ethics.
Examples of policies:
1. The dress code.
2. The personal use of cell phones.
Steps to Writing a Policy
1. Write a policy statement by identifying the desired behavior and to whom the policy applies. Identify who is responsible to monitor that the policy is being enforced and identify how and to whom to contact if a disagreement arises.
2. Write the procedure. This section of a policy document informs employees of their responsibilities and duties. Include how it is to be applied, what are exemptions from the requirements of the policy, how misunderstandings and infractions are to be handled, and how long the policy is in effect. Other significant information to include is an effective policy date, job titles, revision dates, and the policy and procedure approval signatures from authorized personnel.
Assignment 3
Apply project management tools and techniques to ensure the successful design and implementation of information systems.
Instructions:
You have been asked to review the systems development life cycle at a healthcare facility. In order to compare your facility to others, the CEO has asked you to critique the implementation of a health system.
Go to the KU Library and identify a peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years which details the systems development life cycle within a healthcare facility. Create an annotated bibliography on your chosen article.
Assignment 4
Instructions:
View this information on the Master Patient Index before beginning this Assignment:
http://www.ehealth.va.gov/EHEALTH/docs/080630_DQtrifoldbrchre_WebV.pdf
Create a project charter using Microsoft Word that will be based on the following scenario:
Scenario: You have just been placed on an IT project management team to develop a Master Patient Index (MPI) system. This 300-bed facility is currently using a paperbased system and is slowly making the transition to electronic systems. The system they want to purchase and manage is an electronic MPI system for the Admissions department. They want this system to be able to be accessed easily by other hospital departments (administrative and clinical). The systems should also have interoperability to work with their electronic pharmacy system and laboratory system (which went live 2 years ago) and eventually, with their E.H.R. product that they plan to select and implement within the next 5 years. Two people will be helping you on the project. One is a systems analyst; the other is a person who is very familiar with project management within the facility. Based upon the information provided, construct the project charter by following these steps in the process:
• Using Microsoft Word, construct the following:
o Come up with a name for the project.
o Identify the project stakeholders, their roles, and their titles.
o Provide a brief description of the project.
o Develop the measurable organizational value (MOV) for this project.
o Specify what should not be included in the project's scope.
o Identify some of the risks associated with this project.
o Specify the project's scope in terms of the high-level features or functionality that should be included in the MPI system.
o Specify the resources that will be required and provide an estimated cost for each resource. (Be sure to include a reference or sound basis to justify the cost for each resource.)