Information System Briefing

Consider the following scenario:
During the second week of your internship, the CIO approaches Sonya and says, “I need you to prepare a research briefing on selecting an information system for our health care organization. I must have this briefing this week so I can prepare for several meetings I must attend.” Sonya comes to you and a few other colleagues for help completing this research briefing for the CIO.

Preparing for the Assignment:
Research considerations, vendor options, and process for the selection of a health care information system. For example, factors in consideration could be cost and researching vendor options could include a competitor search.

Assignment Directions:
Prepare a research briefing for the CIO showing your finding and include:

Questions to ask yourself/your organization about the priorities for the use of the information system

OTHER TEAMATES COMPLETING DIFFERENT SECTIONS

ANSWER

Information Systems Briefing

The health information system allows an organization to collect, manage, store, analyze and optimize healthcare information. Information systems are essential in the health sector. The process of selecting an information system is important because it can affect the entire healthcare organization. There are many factors to consider when making this decision, such as organizational needs, budget, and existing infrastructure. Acquiring an information system requires that the organization sets the goals, strategically communicate with departments and set the timeline for the selection process (Wager, Lee and Glaser, 2021). The strategic goals of an organization have to be established and employed to aid in achieving the strategic objectives and goals. The goals need to be set to what is needed and wanted. Communicating with each department and engaging the stakeholders means involve all the people that might be affected by the information system. Considerably, it’s important to be aware of the role of all stakeholders and their significance in the selection and acquisition process of the information system.

The selection process includes problem identification, requirement specification, vendor selection, evaluation and implementation. When choosing an information system, it is significant to reflect on the needs of the organization. The system must be able to meet healthcare organization requirements, such as financial management, human resources, and inventory. It is also vital to consider the compatibility of the system with the existing infrastructure. The budget is another important factor to take into account when choosing an information system. The cost of the system must be weighed against the benefits it will provide. It is also important to consider the cost of maintaining the system. The process of selecting an information system can be complex and time consuming. However, by considering the needs of the organization and the options available, it is possible to find a system that achieve the wants of the organization and goals.

In summation, to improve the safety of the patients, quality of care and lower the healthcare costs, the healthcare organization has to focus on selection of an information system that will help meet these objectives. The healthcare organization has to ensure that the information system meets the goals and aligns with their strategic plan and the interests of the stakeholders.

References

Wager, K. A., Lee, F. W., & Glaser, J. P. (2021). Health care information systems: a practical approach for health care management. John Wiley & Sons.