Posted: January 31st, 2017

Describe the initial reaction to the system implementation/acquisition.

Week 2 – Assignment

Case Analysis: Systems Acquisition

Review each of the following video cases: •Health IT Success Story: Portal Enhances Patient-Centered Preventative Care •Health IT Success Story: Using IT to Fight Care Fragmentation •Health IT Success: Quality Measures for Interoperable Electronic Health Records

Select one of these cases and address the following questions in your paper: •Analyze the part the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plays in health care information systems acquisition. •Address the major concerns, and provide alternatives to alleviate these concerns. •Analyze whether or not value was added to health care information systems through acquisition. •Analyze how the system might advance or devalue patient care delivery. •Explain whether or not the current system can or should be maintained. •Explain what the literature states about this type of implementation/acquisition. •Explain who the gatekeeper(s) are in this type of acquisition. •Describe how cost is impacted with this system. •Describe the initial reaction to the system implementation/acquisition. •Describe whether or not the quality implementation/acquisition impacts your chosen topic for your Final Proposal and Final Presentation. This response only needs to be about a paragraph in length. The Case Analysis: 1.Must be 1,200 to 1,800 words in length, double-spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title page with the following: a.Title of paper b.Student’s name c.Course name and number d.Instructor’s name e.Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford Online Library. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 3 – Assignment

Systems Gaps and Parities

Before any health information system can be successfully implemented, there must be a team of experts who understand the vision and mission of both the health care organization and its stakeholders. Strategic health care leaders are positioned to propose system upgrades and/or implementations that can withstand inevitable organizational changes. Health information systems’ leaders understand that predicting gaps and promoting parities in an effort to reduce data security risks, costs, and liabilities can only lead to long-term profitability. List five health information systems’ leaders, and define their roles. Refer to your course text for these. •Explain who the stakeholders are in health information systems’ implementation. •Describe the limitations in health information systems’ data analysis. •Describe the opportunities in health information systems’ data analysis. •Explain what the literature suggests. Include any applicable statistical and/or descriptive data. •Summarize the impact of predicting gaps and parities on quality improvement as it relates to the situation for your Final Proposal.

The Systems Gaps and Parities Analysis:

1.Must be 1,200 to 1,800 words in length, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title page with the following: 1.Title of paper 2.Student’s name 3.Course name and number 4.Instructor’s name 5.Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford University Library. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 3 – Assignment

Systems Gaps and Parities

Before any health information system can be successfully implemented, there must be a team of experts who understand the vision and mission of both the health care organization and its stakeholders. Strategic health care leaders are positioned to propose system upgrades and/or implementations that can withstand inevitable organizational changes. Health information systems’ leaders understand that predicting gaps and promoting parities in an effort to reduce data security risks, costs, and liabilities can only lead to long-term profitability. List five health information systems’ leaders, and define their roles. Refer to your course text for these. •Explain who the stakeholders are in health information systems’ implementation. •Describe the limitations in health information systems’ data analysis. •Describe the opportunities in health information systems’ data analysis. •Explain what the literature suggests. Include any applicable statistical and/or descriptive data. •Summarize the impact of predicting gaps and parities on quality improvement as it relates to the situation for your Final Proposal.

The Systems Gaps and Parities Analysis:

1.Must be 1,200 to 1,800 words in length, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title page with the following: 1.Title of paper 2.Student’s name 3.Course name and number 4.Instructor’s name 5.Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford University Library. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 5 – Final Proposal

Final Proposal

For your Final Proposal, you will address the concerns presented in your selected case study from Week One and give recommendations for improvement. Utilize one of the following sample proposals to draft your Final Proposal: •Sample Proposal 1 (Minnesota Department of Public Health and Environment QI Project Proposal, n.d.) •Sample Proposal 2 (TMIT Student Projects QuickStart Package TM, n.d.) •Sample Proposal 3 (Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Training Program Quality and Safety Module, 2011) •Sample Proposal 4 (Texas QIP, 2003) Your Final Proposal must include the following components: •Identify the needs that are present within your selected case study. •Explain each of the Minnesota Department of Health QI project SMART and meaningful objectives for your selected case study. •Apply each of the SDLC phases as they related to your study. •Demonstrate a clear understanding of HIT/QI acquisition by applying this in your Final Proposal. Writing the Proposal

The Final Paper: 1.Must be 1,200 to 1,800 words in length, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must follow one of the following proposal sample guidelines: a.Sample Proposal 1 (Minnesota Department of Public Health and Environment QI Project Proposal, n.d.) b.Sample Proposal 2 (TMIT Student Projects QuickStart Package TM, n.d.) c.Sample Proposal 3 (Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Training Program Quality and Safety Module, 2011) d.Sample Proposal 4 (Texas QIP, 2003) 3.Must include a title page with the following: a.Title of paper b.Student’s name c.Course name and number d.Instructor’s name e.Date submitted

4.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 5.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 6.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 7.Must use at least three scholarly sources, including a minimum of one from the Ashford University Library. 8.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 9.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 6 – Final Presentation

Final Proposal

The Final Presentation will culminate your research and work from throughout the course with your Week Five Final Proposal. Your Final Presentation should align with your Final Proposal, as though you were presenting the proposal elements to a group for review. It must include the following points: •Identify the needs that are present within your selected case study. •Explain each of the Minnesota Department of Health QI project SMART and meaningful objectives for your selected case study. •Apply each of the SDLC phases as they related to your study. •Demonstrate a clear understanding of HIT/QI acquisition, through its application in the Final Proposal. •Use a decision-making model. •What role would you play? Explain your leadership role in the proposed project. •Develop your goals for continuous quality improvement (CQI). •Include the applicable federal and/or state laws. •Include all applicable information from previous weeks must be included. Creating the Final Presentation

The Final Presentation: 1.Must be at least 15 slides in length, excluding title and reference slides, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title slide with the following: a.Title of paper b.Student’s name c.Course name and number d.Instructor’s name e.Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory slide with a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion slide that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must contain eight to twelve scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference slide (should be the last slide), formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.