Critical Thinking Assignment - Replacing and EHR System
Evaluate the healthcare information system acquisition process as if you were preparing to initiate those activities. From the case study "Replacing an EHR System" on pages 147-148, use this study as a background for developing the hypothetical project scope, vendor selection process, determine the system goals and requirements, discuss the RFP process, vendor evaluation process including the evaluation criteria and a cost-benefit analysis. Discuss project management tools that will help you accomplish this task and conduct a risk analysis of what can go wrong during a healthcare information system acquisition.
Outline:
• Introduction
• Project Steering Committee
o Scope
o System Requirements
• Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Vendor Proposals
• Cost-benefit Analysis
• Recommendations
• Conclusion
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Exhibit: Overview of system acquisition process
• Establish project steering committee and appoint project manager.
• Define project objectives and scope of analysis.
• Screen the marketplace and review vendor profiles.
• Determine system goals.
• Determine and prioritize system requirements.
• Develop and distribute a request for proposal (RFP) or a request for information (RFI).
• Explore other options for acquiring system (e.g., leasing, hiring system designer, building in-house).
• Evaluate vendor proposals.
o Develop evaluation criteria.
o Hold vendor demonstrations.
o Make site visits and check references.
o Prepare vendor analysis.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis.
• Prepare summary report and recommendations.
• Conduct contract negotiations.
Attachment:- Exhibit.rar