Research, and create a fictitious hospital that is considering a new electronic health record system (EHR)- Write a
paper that addresses the following:
Current system (1 page): What is the current health information system being used and what are the advantages and disadvantages of the system? Explain
how a new system could improve the quality of care, simplify existing processes, and improve patient outcomes (2-1 )- Discuss how the data is currently
captured, tracked, analyzed, and shared (2-2)-
New system (2-3 pages): Identify one new EHR system available that the organization should consider. Explain what the new system must have in terms of
capability and function and how it would be tested (1 -4)- Analyze industry standards and best practices for electronic health records (3-1)- Discuss how the
data would be captured, tracked, analyzed, and shared (2-2)- Is this different from the current system? How? Identify, at a high level, ifthis EHR system has
met the requirements for meaningful use (1 -1)-
Estimated costs(2-3 pages): What are the estimated costs of implementation including the cost of staff resources? (1 -2)- Considering the current budget,
how will the transition be funded? (1 -3)-
Stakeholders and decision makers(1-2 pages): In this organization, who are the main stakeholders and decision makers? Which of the key individuals exhibit
the most influence? Discuss the data that will be used to influence stakeholders, drive decision-making, and improve organizational performance (4-1, 4.2)-
Be sure to communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in health care administration (5-1-5-6)
