23 Jan Assessment 1 – MHA-FP- 5064

Assessment 1 – MHA-FP- 5064

Health Information Technology Needs Analysis

Complete a Vila Health interactive simulation in which you will gather information about the IT needs of various departments within the hospital. Then, construct a matrix of hospital department IT needs and write a 3–4-paragraph summary of your analysis findings.

Note: The assessments in this course will build upon the work you have completed in the previous assessments. Therefore, complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

It is important for today’s health care manager to have an understanding of the characteristics of the health information systems within a health care setting. Health care information management systems can vary greatly across different settings. However, they are often divided into two categories in a typical health care delivery setting: clinical or administrative. Both categories serve an important role in the health care organization, and administrators must understand the functions of each and how they work to support one another.

This assessment provides an opportunity for you to analyze and identify the IT needs of various hospital departments.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

· Competency 1: Identify the characteristics and functionality of information and management systems used in health care, including those components most relevant for health care administrators.

1. Describe the components of a typical HIM system.

1. Identify the challenges and best practices related to choosing and implementing health information systems.

1. Identify the clinical and administrative IT needs of various hospital departments.

1. Explain how department IT needs are, or are not, being met.

1. Summarize the findings from one’s needs assessment, related to current IT system functionality, commonalities, and differences.

. Competency 4: Forecast future organizational needs and/or applications of technology based on evolving business trends.

2. Identify potential gaps between current system functionality and services and likely future needs.

. Competency 6: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.

3. Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.

Resources

Templates

Use this template to list the IT needs of the various hospital departments and summarize your findings.

. IT Needs Matrix [DOCX].

Required Resources

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

. Vila Health: Health Information Technology Needs Analysis | Transcript.

5. This multimedia simulation will enable you to gather the information you will need for your needs a