Information System

Information system briefing

HCS/483

April, 21 2011

Professor Chiappetta

University of Phoenix

Information System briefing

The process of selecting and acquiring an information system can take a toll on any health care organization. Not only are there work stations to install, data bases to build, and networks to test but there are also the process of users to train, data to convert, and procedures to write. The process also consists of endless tasks, and details which must be coordinated and completed order for the system to be implemented on time and within budget. However along the endless tasks and details the health care organization must address organizational and behavioral issues. The content of this paper will allow the reader to identify the process for selecting and acquiring an information system and identify the roles that each stakeholders plays in the selection and acquisition process.

Selecting and acquiring an information system

Selecting and acquiring a system for a health care organization begins within the implementation process. The implementation process will take place when the organization selects a system which will continues throughout the duration of the project. During the implementation process the organization must have a significant degree of support from the senior executive team, which the executive team must view the project as being an organizational priority. The organization must also have a significant amount of staff, which will dedicate his or her time to the project as well as provide resources needed to implement the system.

The organization must keep in mind the time and resources it will take to implement the system which can depend on the scope of the project, the needs, and complexity of the organization. During the implementation process fundamental activities must also take place which consist...