Review the provided technology options and make informed recommendations to the organization regarding which technology it should choose.
Determine the needs of the various roles of the organization in a new technology.
Recommend a new health information technology system that meets the following criteria. Be sure to justify how your recommendations meet the criteria. The new health technology must:
Abide by provided health regulations and laws
Align with the needs of all staff members of the previously described organization
Ensure the ethical management and use of health information
Determine how the organization could more effectively invest its financial resources into the recommended technology system. Be sure to justify your response.
Determine how the organization could monitor the use of the new health information system. Be sure to justify your response.
Determine how the organization could effectively invest its time into the implementation of the new health information technology system. Be sure to justify your response.
Sample Answer
Health Information Technology System Recommendation for [Organization Name - e.g., "Afya County Hospital"]
1. Determining the Needs of Various Roles in a New Technology
A successful health information technology (HIT) system must be designed with the diverse needs of all its users in mind. Understanding these needs is crucial for effective adoption and maximizing system utility.
Doctors/Clinical Officers:
Needs: Quick access to comprehensive patient history (diagnoses, medications, allergies, lab results, imaging reports), efficient order entry (medications, tests, referrals), clinical decision support, secure messaging with other providers, template-driven charting, remote access for emergency consultations, and robust data analytics for research or quality improvement.
Impact of Technology: Reduced time spent searching for paper records, improved diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient safety through alerts, better care coordination.
Nurses:
Needs: Streamlined medication administration (e.g., barcode scanning), accurate vital sign charting, efficient documentation of care plans and patient progress, quick access to physician orders, patient education resources, secure communication with the care team, and integration with bedside devices.