The document provides a brief history of nursing informatics in Canada. It discusses how the Canadian Nurses' Association advocated for including nursing data in emerging national health information systems in the early 1990s. It also describes the development of nursing informatics competencies and educational strategies through initiatives like the National Nursing Informatics Project in the late 1990s. Finally, it outlines the founding of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association in 2001 to support nursing informatics in Canada.
Thailand has made progress in adopting electronic health records and computerized physician order entry in hospitals. However, its overall eHealth system remains fragmented with siloed applications and a lack of integration and interoperability. National leadership and a strategic plan are still needed to better coordinate eHealth development and ensure standards and policies keep pace with technology. Future trends may include stronger health IT adoption, localized data exchange, and using insurance claims as a driver for further eHealth advancements.
Emerging into E-Health Information Managementkatnick56
Kathy Nickerson is a student in health information management who is passionate about e-health initiatives. She discusses barriers to implementing electronic health records, including financial, technical, and psychological barriers for physicians, as well as issues related to the paternalistic nature of medicine, data ownership, third-party payment systems, and technology challenges for patients. Her plan is to complete her credential and gain industry experience to help break down barriers to e-health implementation and electronic health information management.
The document discusses a survey conducted by eHealth Initiative on regional extension centers and meaningful use of electronic health records. Key findings from the survey include:
- Regional extension centers should be flexible and not constrained by state or regional boundaries in order to best meet local needs. There should be 10-100 centers.
- Quality improvement organizations are best suited to run the extension centers based on their experience.
- Extension centers should focus on disseminating best practices, providing technical assistance to clinicians, and assisting primary care practices and those in rural/underserved areas.
The document provides a brief history of nursing informatics in Canada. It discusses how the Canadian Nurses' Association advocated for including nursing data in emerging national health information systems in the early 1990s. It also describes the development of nursing informatics competencies and educational strategies through initiatives like the National Nursing Informatics Project in the late 1990s. Finally, it outlines the founding of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association in 2001 to support nursing informatics in Canada.
Thailand has made progress in adopting electronic health records and computerized physician order entry in hospitals. However, its overall eHealth system remains fragmented with siloed applications and a lack of integration and interoperability. National leadership and a strategic plan are still needed to better coordinate eHealth development and ensure standards and policies keep pace with technology. Future trends may include stronger health IT adoption, localized data exchange, and using insurance claims as a driver for further eHealth advancements.
Emerging into E-Health Information Managementkatnick56
Kathy Nickerson is a student in health information management who is passionate about e-health initiatives. She discusses barriers to implementing electronic health records, including financial, technical, and psychological barriers for physicians, as well as issues related to the paternalistic nature of medicine, data ownership, third-party payment systems, and technology challenges for patients. Her plan is to complete her credential and gain industry experience to help break down barriers to e-health implementation and electronic health information management.
The document discusses a survey conducted by eHealth Initiative on regional extension centers and meaningful use of electronic health records. Key findings from the survey include:
- Regional extension centers should be flexible and not constrained by state or regional boundaries in order to best meet local needs. There should be 10-100 centers.
- Quality improvement organizations are best suited to run the extension centers based on their experience.
- Extension centers should focus on disseminating best practices, providing technical assistance to clinicians, and assisting primary care practices and those in rural/underserved areas.
The document discusses creating a roadmap for eHealth in Thailand. It begins with an introduction to health and health information, as well as health IT and eHealth. It then covers health informatics as a discipline and Thailand's current eHealth situation. Thailand's eHealth is currently fragmented with siloed systems and little integration. There is also a lack of national leadership and governance. The document aims to help shape Thailand's eHealth future.
Adoption of Integrated Healthcare Information System in Nairobi County: Kenya...Editor IJCATR
Health care information systems are aimed at facilitating the smooth running and interoperability of the health care
delivery processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; however, the complexity, heterogeneity and diversity of the health care
sector especially in Kenya poses serious challenges especially in relation to integration of the systems. There is a large disconnect
between the public and private health care delivery systems characterized by fragmentation of services, locally within hospitals
(among primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings) and across different health care centers. This research is aimed at
examining the adoption of integrated healthcare information system in Nairobi County; Kenyatta National Hospital represents the
public sector and The Mater Hospital the private sector. A sample size of 100 users on information system from the two hospitals
picked from the primary secondary and tertiary levels were selected and questionnaires administered to them. Data was analyzed
through descriptive statistics with the aid of SPSS. The results of the study indicated that there was a huge disparity between
healthcare information system adoption in the public and private sectors with the private sector’s adoption being at an advanced
stage. The major barriers to adoption including social political barriers, financial constraints and technical/technological barriers
also presented.
The document discusses the development and importance of Nursing Minimum Data Sets (NMDS) systems. It notes that the identification of NMDS in the 1980s spurred the development of similar nursing data sets around the world. The chapter provides a historical overview and synthesis of NMDS systems, and discusses how they can increase nursing data and information capacity to support knowledge building for the nursing discipline and profession. This data can help inform the development of electronic health record systems.
A crucial factor for successful implementation of e health projects in develo...Alexander Decker
This document discusses e-readiness as a crucial factor for successful implementation of e-health projects in developing countries like Pakistan. It defines e-readiness as the preparedness for changes caused by e-health projects, involving infrastructure, systems, and technical skills. Successful implementation requires not just technology transfer but also adopting the accompanying social and cultural practices. Key challenges for developing countries include proprietary software models, lack of local technical skills and resources, and lack of engagement with healthcare providers. Management support, clear policies, stakeholder involvement, and sustainable funding models are important for long-term success of e-health projects.
National e-health involves using information and communication technologies to improve healthcare. The WHO promotes intersectoral collaboration between health and IT to develop e-health solutions that are health-centric. Germany launched an e-health initiative in 2007 that gave 80 million patients mobile access to their electronic health records. Both Canada and Australia have invested heavily in developing national e-health infrastructures, with Canada investing $1.6 billion and Australia around $5 billion since 1998. While both countries have seen benefits from increased efficiency and care quality, they still face challenges around interoperability and a fragmented approach.
Importance of nursing informatics in philippine healthcare delivery systemjihfontanilla
Nursing informatics combines nursing, information technology, and computer science to improve patient care and support nurses. It is becoming increasingly important in the Philippine healthcare system. The document discusses the history and increasing recognition of nursing informatics in the Philippines. It explains how nursing informatics can help various areas like administration, education, and clinical decision making. The application of nursing informatics and potential career paths are also outlined.
The document discusses the topic of e-health and its importance in the 21st century healthcare system. It provides definitions of e-health from different organizations and outlines some of the key benefits it provides, including improving efficiency, quality of care, and empowering patients. It also discusses challenges facing healthcare systems like an aging population and the role e-health can play in addressing issues like patient safety and independent living for those with chronic illnesses.
This document provides an overview of informatics and technology in nursing. It discusses how health information and health IT can help improve care delivery and reduce errors. Informatics is presented as an interdisciplinary field that draws from areas like computer science, nursing, and other health disciplines. Nursing informatics applies informatics principles and technologies to support evidence-based practice, standards, research, and tools that promote safe and effective nursing care.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for information and communication technology (ICT) in India's healthcare sector. It notes that while ICT could help address issues like the shortage of doctors and hospital beds in rural areas, the sector faces challenges like low government healthcare spending, lack of infrastructure, and lack of awareness and access in rural areas. The document advocates for government policies to better implement ICT and realize its potential to improve healthcare access, quality and lower costs.
Public Health informatics, Consumer health informatics, mHealth & PHRs (Novem...Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Presented at the M.S. and Ph.D. Programs in Data Science for Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand on November 11, 2019
This document discusses the history and development of nursing informatics in Canada from the 1990s onwards. It highlights several key initiatives and milestones:
1) The Canadian Nurses' Association recognized the need for nursing data to be included in the national health information system in the early 1990s.
2) In 1998, a national steering committee was formed to address nursing informatics issues and develop strategies to ensure nurses have the necessary competencies.
3) The National Nursing Informatics Project worked to develop a national consensus on definitions, competencies, and education priorities in nursing informatics.
E-health initiatives are important for improving healthcare delivery. Current initiatives in Australia include My Health Record and telehealth services. E-health encompasses electronic health records, health information for consumers, and healthcare information systems. It allows more efficient, higher quality care through digital management of health information. The document discusses benefits of e-health like increased access to care and information for patients, improved communication between providers and patients, and reduced costs and administrative burdens for employers and providers.
Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Technology (Part 1)...Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Presented at the Health Informatics and Health Information Technology Course, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science Programs in Data Science for Health Care (International Program), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University on October 3, 2017
This document provides an overview of e-health applications and services. It discusses how next generation networks and quality of service can help enable tele-consultation services, mobile health, and disease management. The benefits of e-health include improved communication, decision support, and reporting. However, challenges remain regarding information quality, infrastructure, and legal/financial issues. Future work includes advancing technologies and prioritizing information flow to help people lead healthier lives.
This document discusses the course Nursing Informatics. The course covers the use of information technology and data standards in nursing based on informatics principles. It deals with using clinical information systems to manage patient care and support decision making. The course objectives are to apply informatics concepts to nursing and discuss relevant issues and trends. Various topics are outlined including computers and nursing history, computer systems, issues in informatics, informatics theories, and applying informatics in different nursing practices and internationally. Students are expected to create an online nursing informatics page and do an individual or group presentation to pass the course.
1) The document discusses various ways consumers use computers for health information including seeking health information online, communicating through email/online support groups, maintaining personal health records, using decision support applications, and technological support for disease management.
2) It also discusses some challenges consumers face including variable quality of online health information, security issues, and barriers to access based on age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, and disabilities.
3) Nurse informaticians are well-suited to help with consumer health computing due to their expertise in patient education, cultural diversity, advocacy, and research. Special considerations in designing applications for consumers include terminology, literacy, computer literacy, accessibility, and user-centered design.
This document discusses implementing a medical informatics program at Nazarene Community Health Clinic. Key points include:
- Medical informatics can help improve quality of care through increased access to information, decision support systems, and evidence-based practice. This aligns with the clinic's strategic goal of providing high quality care.
- Benefits of health information technology include use of electronic health records to share information across providers, and personal health records allowing patients to manage their own care.
- Successful implementation requires strategic alignment with organizational goals and using a systems development life cycle methodology to select the right application.
- The senior management team should assist in the implementation process to help with the transition to a technology-driven quality
This document discusses health information technology (HIT) problems at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's clinic. It begins with an introduction to HIT and its benefits, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and better patient experience. However, HIT implementation can be difficult and introduce new issues. The document then examines specific problems, including new errors from HIT systems, such as incorrect drug selections, and information overload for clinicians. It also notes challenges from the variety and complexity of clinic workflows. Interviews with clinic staff and doctors identified current HIT system problems at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia clinic.
The electronic health record (EHR) is the digital version of a patient's paper medical chart. It contains the patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results. EHRs allow multiple providers to access a patient's complete medical data electronically, improving care coordination and preventing medical errors. However, some physicians have complained that EHRs can be time-consuming and interfere with patient care due to poor usability and excessive alerts. Proper implementation of EHRs through project management is important for a successful transition to digital medical records.
The document discusses creating a roadmap for eHealth in Thailand. It begins with an introduction to health and health information, as well as health IT and eHealth. It then covers health informatics as a discipline and Thailand's current eHealth situation. Thailand's eHealth is currently fragmented with siloed systems and little integration. There is also a lack of national leadership and governance. The document aims to help shape Thailand's eHealth future.
Adoption of Integrated Healthcare Information System in Nairobi County: Kenya...Editor IJCATR
Health care information systems are aimed at facilitating the smooth running and interoperability of the health care
delivery processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; however, the complexity, heterogeneity and diversity of the health care
sector especially in Kenya poses serious challenges especially in relation to integration of the systems. There is a large disconnect
between the public and private health care delivery systems characterized by fragmentation of services, locally within hospitals
(among primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings) and across different health care centers. This research is aimed at
examining the adoption of integrated healthcare information system in Nairobi County; Kenyatta National Hospital represents the
public sector and The Mater Hospital the private sector. A sample size of 100 users on information system from the two hospitals
picked from the primary secondary and tertiary levels were selected and questionnaires administered to them. Data was analyzed
through descriptive statistics with the aid of SPSS. The results of the study indicated that there was a huge disparity between
healthcare information system adoption in the public and private sectors with the private sector’s adoption being at an advanced
stage. The major barriers to adoption including social political barriers, financial constraints and technical/technological barriers
also presented.
The document discusses the development and importance of Nursing Minimum Data Sets (NMDS) systems. It notes that the identification of NMDS in the 1980s spurred the development of similar nursing data sets around the world. The chapter provides a historical overview and synthesis of NMDS systems, and discusses how they can increase nursing data and information capacity to support knowledge building for the nursing discipline and profession. This data can help inform the development of electronic health record systems.
A crucial factor for successful implementation of e health projects in develo...Alexander Decker
This document discusses e-readiness as a crucial factor for successful implementation of e-health projects in developing countries like Pakistan. It defines e-readiness as the preparedness for changes caused by e-health projects, involving infrastructure, systems, and technical skills. Successful implementation requires not just technology transfer but also adopting the accompanying social and cultural practices. Key challenges for developing countries include proprietary software models, lack of local technical skills and resources, and lack of engagement with healthcare providers. Management support, clear policies, stakeholder involvement, and sustainable funding models are important for long-term success of e-health projects.
National e-health involves using information and communication technologies to improve healthcare. The WHO promotes intersectoral collaboration between health and IT to develop e-health solutions that are health-centric. Germany launched an e-health initiative in 2007 that gave 80 million patients mobile access to their electronic health records. Both Canada and Australia have invested heavily in developing national e-health infrastructures, with Canada investing $1.6 billion and Australia around $5 billion since 1998. While both countries have seen benefits from increased efficiency and care quality, they still face challenges around interoperability and a fragmented approach.
Importance of nursing informatics in philippine healthcare delivery systemjihfontanilla
Nursing informatics combines nursing, information technology, and computer science to improve patient care and support nurses. It is becoming increasingly important in the Philippine healthcare system. The document discusses the history and increasing recognition of nursing informatics in the Philippines. It explains how nursing informatics can help various areas like administration, education, and clinical decision making. The application of nursing informatics and potential career paths are also outlined.
The document discusses the topic of e-health and its importance in the 21st century healthcare system. It provides definitions of e-health from different organizations and outlines some of the key benefits it provides, including improving efficiency, quality of care, and empowering patients. It also discusses challenges facing healthcare systems like an aging population and the role e-health can play in addressing issues like patient safety and independent living for those with chronic illnesses.
This document provides an overview of informatics and technology in nursing. It discusses how health information and health IT can help improve care delivery and reduce errors. Informatics is presented as an interdisciplinary field that draws from areas like computer science, nursing, and other health disciplines. Nursing informatics applies informatics principles and technologies to support evidence-based practice, standards, research, and tools that promote safe and effective nursing care.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for information and communication technology (ICT) in India's healthcare sector. It notes that while ICT could help address issues like the shortage of doctors and hospital beds in rural areas, the sector faces challenges like low government healthcare spending, lack of infrastructure, and lack of awareness and access in rural areas. The document advocates for government policies to better implement ICT and realize its potential to improve healthcare access, quality and lower costs.
Public Health informatics, Consumer health informatics, mHealth & PHRs (Novem...Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Presented at the M.S. and Ph.D. Programs in Data Science for Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand on November 11, 2019
This document discusses the history and development of nursing informatics in Canada from the 1990s onwards. It highlights several key initiatives and milestones:
1) The Canadian Nurses' Association recognized the need for nursing data to be included in the national health information system in the early 1990s.
2) In 1998, a national steering committee was formed to address nursing informatics issues and develop strategies to ensure nurses have the necessary competencies.
3) The National Nursing Informatics Project worked to develop a national consensus on definitions, competencies, and education priorities in nursing informatics.
E-health initiatives are important for improving healthcare delivery. Current initiatives in Australia include My Health Record and telehealth services. E-health encompasses electronic health records, health information for consumers, and healthcare information systems. It allows more efficient, higher quality care through digital management of health information. The document discusses benefits of e-health like increased access to care and information for patients, improved communication between providers and patients, and reduced costs and administrative burdens for employers and providers.
Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Technology (Part 1)...Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Presented at the Health Informatics and Health Information Technology Course, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science Programs in Data Science for Health Care (International Program), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University on October 3, 2017
This document provides an overview of e-health applications and services. It discusses how next generation networks and quality of service can help enable tele-consultation services, mobile health, and disease management. The benefits of e-health include improved communication, decision support, and reporting. However, challenges remain regarding information quality, infrastructure, and legal/financial issues. Future work includes advancing technologies and prioritizing information flow to help people lead healthier lives.
This document discusses the course Nursing Informatics. The course covers the use of information technology and data standards in nursing based on informatics principles. It deals with using clinical information systems to manage patient care and support decision making. The course objectives are to apply informatics concepts to nursing and discuss relevant issues and trends. Various topics are outlined including computers and nursing history, computer systems, issues in informatics, informatics theories, and applying informatics in different nursing practices and internationally. Students are expected to create an online nursing informatics page and do an individual or group presentation to pass the course.
1) The document discusses various ways consumers use computers for health information including seeking health information online, communicating through email/online support groups, maintaining personal health records, using decision support applications, and technological support for disease management.
2) It also discusses some challenges consumers face including variable quality of online health information, security issues, and barriers to access based on age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, and disabilities.
3) Nurse informaticians are well-suited to help with consumer health computing due to their expertise in patient education, cultural diversity, advocacy, and research. Special considerations in designing applications for consumers include terminology, literacy, computer literacy, accessibility, and user-centered design.
This document discusses implementing a medical informatics program at Nazarene Community Health Clinic. Key points include:
- Medical informatics can help improve quality of care through increased access to information, decision support systems, and evidence-based practice. This aligns with the clinic's strategic goal of providing high quality care.
- Benefits of health information technology include use of electronic health records to share information across providers, and personal health records allowing patients to manage their own care.
- Successful implementation requires strategic alignment with organizational goals and using a systems development life cycle methodology to select the right application.
- The senior management team should assist in the implementation process to help with the transition to a technology-driven quality
This document discusses health information technology (HIT) problems at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's clinic. It begins with an introduction to HIT and its benefits, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and better patient experience. However, HIT implementation can be difficult and introduce new issues. The document then examines specific problems, including new errors from HIT systems, such as incorrect drug selections, and information overload for clinicians. It also notes challenges from the variety and complexity of clinic workflows. Interviews with clinic staff and doctors identified current HIT system problems at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia clinic.
The electronic health record (EHR) is the digital version of a patient's paper medical chart. It contains the patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results. EHRs allow multiple providers to access a patient's complete medical data electronically, improving care coordination and preventing medical errors. However, some physicians have complained that EHRs can be time-consuming and interfere with patient care due to poor usability and excessive alerts. Proper implementation of EHRs through project management is important for a successful transition to digital medical records.
This document discusses challenges for e-health development in emerging countries like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt based on interviews with healthcare professionals. It finds that key challenges include lack of ICT infrastructure, unclear regulations, difficulties financing systems, ineffective supply chain management, lack of cultural adaptation among users, and lack of trust/privacy protections for big data in digital health systems. Addressing these challenges is important for successful e-health implementation and utilization, especially in developing countries where resources and stability can be limited.
E-Health is alluded to as utilizing of information and communication technologies (ICT) in restorative field to control treatment of patients, research, and wellbeing training and checking of general wellbeing. The reason for this paper is thusly to investigate an institutionalized system for E-Health challenges confronted
by e-wellbeing A rundown of both e-wellbeing difficulties are given and a proposed structure is likewise accommodated E-Health and could give direction in the execution of e-wellbeing To understand the motivation behind the paper, an inductive substance examination procedure was taken after. The
fundamental outcomes were that in spite of the fact that the difficulties exceeds the advantages in the gave records, there is still trust that through appropriate ICT arrangements the advantages of e-wellbeing can develop all the more quickly. This can prompt to enhanced e-wellbeing administration conveyance and nationals in nations can all profit by this.
Modern Era of Medical Field : E-HealthFull Text ijbbjournal
E-Health is alluded to as utilizing of information and communication technologies (ICT) in restorative field
to control treatment of patients, research, and wellbeing training and checking of general wellbeing. The
reason for this paper is thusly to investigate an institutionalized system for E-Health challenges confronted
by e-wellbeing A rundown of both e-wellbeing difficulties are given and a proposed structure is likewise
accommodated E-Health and could give direction in the execution of e-wellbeing To understand the
motivation behind the paper, an inductive substance examination procedure was taken after. The
fundamental outcomes were that in spite of the fact that the difficulties exceeds the advantages in the gave
records, there is still trust that through appropriate ICT arrangements the advantages of e-wellbeing can
develop all the more quickly. This can prompt to enhanced e-wellbeing administration conveyance and
nationals in nations can all profit by this
The document discusses the impact of the HITECH Act on healthcare organizations. It mandated the implementation of electronic health records and computerized physician order entry to qualify for incentive payments. While this helped organizations meet meaningful use criteria, clinicians were not always enthusiastic about new technologies being mandated. The Act essentially forced large healthcare providers like HCA to adopt health IT systems to remain compliant and profitable. Overall, the incentives influenced widespread adoption of health information technology in a way that aimed to improve quality of care over time through better data and care coordination.
Advances in Health informatics and telemedicine are providing greater access....write22
1. Advances in health informatics and telemedicine can provide greater access to healthcare resources for those living in rural areas with fewer medical practitioners and services.
2. These technologies allow for electronic health records, remote monitoring, and real-time interactions like teleconsultations that reduce the need to travel long distances for care.
3. While these approaches have benefits, they also face challenges in technology setup and costs, as well as potential issues around privacy, guidelines, and resistance to change.
Theera-Ampornpunt N. Informatics in emergency medicine: a brief introduction. In: The International Conference in Emergency Medicine: Challenges in Emergency Medicine: It’s Time for Change!; 2012 Jan 30 - Feb 1; Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok (Thailand): Mahidol University, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital; 2012 Feb.
Electronic Health Records: : An electronic health record (EHR) system is now a standard method of using information technology within the healthcare industry. Smaller clinics and practices that continue to use paper systems need to seriously consider investing in this technology
Evolution of Health Care Paper and TimelineThere are specifi.docxSANSKAR20
Evolution of Health Care Paper and Timeline
There are specific trends from manual to electronic operations in the health care facilities, healthcare providers and similar businesses operators. The evolution has taken place within the health care providers, administrative data and the insurance plans as well. The health care industries have automated several procedures such as the supply of drugs and accurate record keeping (Loker 2012). Electronic health care uses sophisticated technology unlike the manual one; this advanced technology has been applied in the provision of health care all over the world hence saving both time and cost It has also widened and perfected the scope of operation.
How has this change impacted the quality of care?
The change to electronic medical records has proven to be successful and helpful in providing quality patient care. Some ways that it has helped is improving patient care, increasing patient participation, improved care coordination, improved diagnostic and patient outcomes, and practice efficiencies and cost savings. (HealthIT.gov). Patients are able to be more involved in the patient care process and are able to access to their records which was not possible in the past. The transporting of records from one physician to another is much quicker now because it can be done by a click of a button. When needing to send a patient to a specialist or when getting an authorization for a patient’s recommended treatment can be done a lot quicker as well. This is speeding up the process in being able to provide quick and quality care so the patient does not need to wait as long as they would have had to in the past.
Percentage of physicians whose electronic health records provided selected benefits
(HealthIT.gov)
Electronic medical records has proven to be a good thing for both the medical provider as well as the patient and it has decreased the wait times to results or any potential errors and enhanced patient care.
Did Societal beliefs and values influence this change? Why or why not?
The health care delivery system in our country has its roots in the beliefs and values of the people (Shi & Singh, 2012). The firm belief in technological innovations leads to higher expectations of people, which has fueled the growth in technological innovations. The culture of individualism has led the medical practice to keep the individual healthy. Patients tend to evaluate the institutions by their acquisition of advanced technology. The expectation of Americans on what technology can do to cure illness is higher compared to the Canadians and Germans (Shi & Singh, 2012, p. 168). The societal beliefs and values impact not only the structure of health care delivery but also the training of health care providers.
The use of EHRs provided access to patients’ records on demand and have improved the quality of health care (Shi & Singh, 2012). Although the EHRs were to improve the quality of health care delivery, many ...
The document discusses Singapore's healthcare system and efforts to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system nationally by 2010. Key points include:
- Singapore has a relatively affordable yet high quality healthcare system serving a population of 4.59 million people.
- Efforts are underway to address challenges of an aging population and rising costs through healthcare IT initiatives like the EMR Exchange (EMRX) system.
- The Ministry of Health aims to implement a national integrated EHR system by 2010 to improve care quality, safety and efficiency through clinical data sharing across providers.
The Electronic Health Record ( Ehr ) SystemAlexis Naranjo
The document discusses the electronic health record (EHR) system. It explains that an EHR is a digital version of a patient's medical history that contains their personal details, health concerns, medical histories, test results, medications, and more. The EHR allows quick access to patient information for medical practitioners and facilitates improved care. It also assists clinicians in scheduling and supports evidence-based decision making. However, successful implementation of an EHR system depends on technical, behavioral, and management factors.
Jennifer DiscussionThe use of electronic health records (EHR) i.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
The document discusses key stakeholders affected by the implementation of clinical information systems (CIS) and their involvement throughout the implementation process. Some of the main stakeholders include patients, healthcare providers, financiers, and regulatory agencies. Involving stakeholders at all stages from decision making to post-implementation is important for success. While CIS implementation can be challenging as it impacts workflows and requires adaptation, it can ultimately improve patient care through better organization of health data, support for clinical decision making, and more effective communication between providers and patients.
The document discusses the benefits of electronic health records (EHRs), including improved patient care, decreased medical errors, and better collaboration between healthcare providers. It notes that 78% of physicians in one study said EHRs improved patient care. EHRs can contain a patient's medical history, test results, diagnoses and more. They allow for remote access to patient charts and provide alerts and recommendations to improve care. EHRs also improve research by providing more clinical data from large patient populations.
The Application Of Mobile Technologies For Public HealthMelissa Williams
This document discusses the current and potential future uses of electronic health records and e-referral systems between healthcare providers. It describes how eHealth records can improve care coordination by allowing different practitioners, hospitals, and providers easy access to a patient's full health history. Current issues with eHealth adoption in Australia are also examined, such as a lack of clear policies and understanding of benefits. The document argues that eHealth systems could save billions through more efficient medication management, disease treatment, and reduced rates of adverse medical events.
This document discusses electronic health records (EHRs) and related topics. It provides background on medical records and their value. EHRs offer benefits like being digitized and accessible across networks. The US is promoting EHR adoption through initiatives like the HITECH Act which provides incentives. Physicians generally see benefits of EHRs but costs are a concern. Challenges include ensuring data reliability and developing standards. Innovation in health IT offers opportunities through technologies like cloud-based EHRs.
Healthcare Informatics is defined as the integration of health-ca.docxpooleavelina
Healthcare Informatics is defined as "the integration of health-care sciences, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to assist in the management of healthcare information" (Saba & McCormick, 2015, p. 232). Nursing Informatics is a subset of informatics, specific to the field and the role of the nurse in the healthcare setting. The American Nurses Association (ANA) identified nursing informatics as "a specialty that integrates nursing, science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice" (ANA, 2001, p.17). Healthcare and nursing informatics are both vastly growing fields within the medical field and are continuously incorporating new and evolving technology. Both have been around for the past three decades, at least. The technology boom at the turn of the century has helped informatics and information systems further evolve. Enhanced delivery of care, improved health outcomes, and advanced patient education are just a few aspects that have improved. With any new technology or innovation there are implications, some foreseeable and some that come to light after the unveiling of the new process or product: some impacts that are most notable are clinical, managerial, and policy implications. This paper explores the implications, (both constructive and adverse), that are the most notable in today's healthcare world within the healthcare and nursing informatics fields.
Citation
Sweeney, J. (Feb, 2017). Healthcare Informatics. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 21( 1), Available at http://www.himss.org/ojni
Introduction
Healthcare Informatics is defined as "the integration of health-care sciences, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to assist in the management of healthcare information" (Saba & McCormick, 2015, Pg. 232). Nursing Informatics is a subset of informatics, specific to the field and the roll of the nurse in the healthcare setting. The American Nurses Association (ANA) identified nursing informatics as "a specialty that integrates nursing, science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice" (ANA, 2001, Pg.17). Healthcare and nursing informatics are both vastly growing fields within the medical field and are continuously incorporating new and evolving technology. Both have been around for the past three decades, at least. The technology boom at the turn of the century has helped informatics and information systems further evolve. Enhanced delivery of care, improved health outcomes, and advanced patient education are just a few aspects that have improved. With any new technology or innovation there are implications, some foreseeable and some that come to light after the unveiling of the new process or product. Some impacts that are most notable are clinical, managerial, and policy implications. This paper will explore the impli ...
what are the issues and challenges in implementing electronic health record i...shoei yoshida
this slides are intended to present the issues regarding difficulties in implementing electronic medical record in primary care setup and identifying possible solutions that we can apply
because without electronic medical record, we will not be able to have the building block to construct sound eHealth solutions which is supposed to translate to the improvement of general public health
please share your comments, idea and suggestions :D
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Paper Assignment # 2
Using your exploration from paper 1, choose one (1) way to use health information
technology to address your identified community health related issue and describe
the process of implementation in a chosen context. Paper should be approximately
5-6 pages, (not including title or reference pages). It is to be written in APA format.
The following information needs to be included in the paper:
1. Introduce your idea and identify the context of how your HIT idea will be used
2. Discuss theoretical support for your idea
3. Identify a goal for your idea and three (3) objectives
4. Detail strategies you will take to implement your idea
5. Discuss anticipated barriers to implementation
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Paper Assignment #1
Some of the health related issues from the community commons report include being
overweight and obesity. These conditions increase a person's chances of dying from type 2
diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, respiratory issues, and sleep
apnea, and breast, colon, and prostate cancers. Research shows that maintaining physical fitness
can help stop or decrease some to the chances in getting some of these illnesses.
Using the EHR System to Improve Outcomes for Older Adults
Studies conducted by nurses show that the effective use of Electronic Health Record
System (EHR) can progress results of significance to older adults suffering from pressure ulcers
and falls. Bowles and colleagues assessed the effect of an assimilated EHR in various hospitals
on the course and outcome indicators for patient falls and pressure ulcers acquired from the
hospitals. They discovered that the EHR system was linked with improved fall and pressure u.
COMPETIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE COMPETIVENESS AN.docxdonnajames55
COMPETIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE
COMPETIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE
Competiveness and Performance Effectiveness for Health Care IT Systems
Teresa Pride
Strayer University
February 25, 2018
Dr. Renita Ellis
HSA 315 Health Information Systems
Information technology (IT) has undergone significant improvements thereby requiring organizations to integrate these technologies to remain competitive. Considerably, health institutions are striving to improve primary care delivery, a facet that can be attained by incorporating the use of IT in service delivery. Information technology systems enable these institutions to streamline their processes based on its ability to improve the communication aspect of the system. Enhanced communication between employees and management simplify the organization’s operations as information can be shared in real time. Notably, healthcare institutions have priorities that must be addressed adequately to ensure that both the patients and stakeholders are satisfied with the organization’s service delivery system. Based on this, the institutions ought to retain IT management personnel to sustain its processes. This paper discusses the responsibilities and characteristics of the Chief Information and Chief Technology Officers. Additionally, the paper outlines how technologies can be used to improve healthcare processes, approaches to prevent misuse of information by upholding data privacy, strategies for organizations to train providers in using IT, and best practices for efficient IT alignment with strategic planning initiatives.
Characteristics and Roles of a CTO and a CIO
Often people confuse the two important senior leadership roles within the health care organization, the Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer (Wager, Lee and Glaser 2013). Despite this, they have distinct tasks that must be performed to ensure the smooth running of the healthcare organization. Primarily, the CTO ensures that the institution’s services are tailored to meet the needs of the consumers. Notably, technological innovations are continually evolving thereby the organizations should retain an individual who is conversant with the new changes whenever they occur. In this regard, the CTO has the responsibility of advising top-level executives on strategic decisions regarding technology (Stephens, Ledbetter, Mitra & Ford, 2011). Additionally, the CTO identifies, evaluates and examines high return and high-risk IT systems with the potential of its application within the organization. As a result, the CTO must assess and monitor technologies for use in better service delivery in the future. The CTO’s focus is the client whereby he/she uses technology to foster collaboration amid suppliers and management to promote the organization’s services (Stephens, Ledbetter, Mitra & Ford, 2011). As the CTO works in the external environment, he/she can comprehend what is working in other institutions and apply it within the organization.
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‘Enabling technologies’ and ‘user participation’ as main factors
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‘Enabling Technologies’ and ‘User-Participation’ as main Factors
for Success of E-health Systems in Developing Countries like
Pakistan
1
Qamar Afaq Qureshi, 2
Dr. Fida Muhammad, 1
Najeebullah Khan, 3
Gohar Zaman & 1
Irfanullah Khan
1
Department of Public Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
2
Assistant Professor, Gandhahara Medical College, Peshawar
3
Chairman, Department of Management Sciences, Islamia College University, Peshawar
Abstract
IT-applications in healthcare offers a novel way for improving the standard of healthcare services especially in
developing states .In Pakistan both Government and private sector healthcare institutions are trying to take
advantage of IT-applications for healthcare services just to come up with the rational-decisions for many
healthcare-related problems in the country. ICTs for healthcare services provide opportunities for improvement
by providing better, reliable and secure services to the patients, healthcare providers, staff and other stake
holders both inside a hospital and also to distant patients where no physical healthcare infrastructure is available.
This paper evaluates the effects of two key factors (enabling technologies and user participation) to see their
influence on success of e-health systems in hospitals of Pakistan. The healthcare organizations having proper
hardware and software and user participation in the development of IS ensures successful adoption and use of e-
health systems in healthcare organizations anywhere including developing states.
Keywords: Enabling Technologies, User-participation, E-health System, Developing Countries
1. INTRODUCTION
Majority of the countries are at some point of health sector improvement, and are trying to provide diversified
and fair access to quality healthcare services at the same time minimizing or at least controlling the increasing
cost of healthcare services. Health reform practices have many aspects and there is no particular model being
adopted by all countries (Wootton & Bonnardot, 2010). ICTs play a crucial role to improve access and quality of
healthcare services while having costs. Improving healthcare services means improvement in public health and
medical programs planned to provide voluntary, emergency and long-term clinical care; educating people;
improving nutrition and hygiene; and providing more sanitary living conditions. These in turn eventually include
huge social and economic changes, as many health challenges go well beyond the health sector (Laurinda et al.,
2012).
As pointed-out by many researchers, information & communication is one of the essential pillars in any
healthcare organization which can take advantages by making use of IS/ICTs (Ishtiaq et al., 2012). There are
three broad categories where ICTs can be harnessed for improving health service:
1. Executing the healthcare systems such as; patient records and hospital management, delivery of
healthcare via directly using ICTs in a healthcare organization. Though, the actuality is that IT-
applications for patient record remained unsuccessful in many instances even in developed states.
2. While in developing nations these new technologies have not been extensively scattered and used by the
majority of the world’s poor who correspond to a considerable portion in development.
3. Consequently, most of the e-projects cannot continue because of the failure to achieve their future
planned goals and eventually become unsustainable.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 IT-applications for healthcare
ICTs are crucial for developing and maintaining public health inspection and security systems. IT-applications in
healthcare organizations makes it possible to collect, analyze and distribute the information about different
diseases, their attack-agents and main risk factors along with various other healthcare related events to the
healthcare professionals for their decision-making (Lazarus et al. 2008). Since these surveillance and security
systems carry a variety of information therefore are very helpful in finding out about the main causes, symptoms
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of the disease that has affected the public at a very early stage of the disease for more appropriate treatment
(Sengupta, Calman & Hripcsak, 2008).
E-health systems are capable of generating very useful information which can be shared between different
healthcare workers from all the levels of health services organizations. Telemedicine is one of such IT-
applications whereby telecommunications technologies are used to give all sorts of clinical and treatment
information (Stanberry, 2006). Regardless of the fact that the usage of universally and cheaply available
interactive technologies such as internet and video-conference is the main feature of telemedicine but there is
very low investments in these technologies especially in developing countries. Furthermore besides having
attractive features of telemedicine there is a very limited support and acceptance of this technology by the
healthcare professionals in developing states. To induce the recognition of the telemedicine among healthcare
providers, they must have fuller level organizational support and motivation to adopt the change in their
healthcare practices and perform their tasks in a more efficient manner for ultimate satisfaction of the patients.
Furthermore the willingness to use the telemedicine by the doctors can effectively be gained via government e-
policies for example making available all infrastructural facilities to generate an environment where future of
telemedicine may become visible (Shaqrah, 2010).
Developing countries don’t have a considerable number of both healthcare providers and general public as users
IT-applications in healthcare .Many of the approaches being used are still at a relatively new stage of
implementation, with insufficient studies to establish their relevance, applicability or cost effectiveness
(Martinez et al., 2005). This makes it difficult for governments of developing countries to determine their
investment priorities (Chandrasekhar & Ghosh, 2001). However, there are a number of pilot projects that have
demonstrated improvements, such as a 50 percent reduction in mortality or 25-50 percent increases in
productivity within the healthcare system (Greenberg, 2005).
EHR means electronic documentation of current and historical health, tests, referrals and medical treatments
concerned with the health of a person (WHO, 2006). This system holds the information about a specific
individual in connection with his/her demographics, medical history, and the kind of disease he/she is suffering
from (Thakkar & Davis, 2006; Thielst, 2007). Many previous research studies have highlighted that EHR is such
a well-organized and effective system that considerably reduces the chances of medication errors and generates
access to patients’ information in an improved manner for example during a crises or an emergency situation
regardless where ever the location of the patient is, EHR provides easy and relevant access to the patients’
information (Ouma & Herselman, 2008).
HIT means the use of computer in the form of physician digital assistance, electronic health records,
computerized physician order entry system by doctors, patients, hospitals, laboratories, x-ray facilities and all
other stake holders (Mishra et al., 2009). Health information technology is very significant part of continuously
changing environment of healthcare system. Healthcare information can be communicated in a better and
effective manner by making use of e-health systems and which can be used in evidence based decision making
process. Advantages of HIT consist of lesser paper work in healthcare organizations consequently reducing the
chances of medical errors, eliminating the duplication of medical tests and thus reducing the overall cost of
healthcare services (Das, 2010).
2.2 Benefits of ICTs for healthcare services
The introduction IT-applications in the organizations has renovated the processes and structure of many
organizations all over the world both in developed and the developing states (Chetley, 2006). One of many
industries that have adopted the IS/ICTs for more improved performance of tasks is healthcare industry
commonly known as e-healthcare. There are a number of advantages to the populous and the government via e-
healthcare. The major benefits are:
1. Improves doctors’ efficiency: EHR as being one of the major components of eHealth technologies,
generates improvement in the doctors’ efficiency as patients’ records are readily available via this e-
Health information system, healthcare professionals have faster and greater access to a patient’s
medical history, physicians can diagnose more accurately ,doctors are able to attend maximum patients
(Eysenbach,2001).
2. Improved quality healthcare: The adoption and use of e-health systems in healthcare organizations
improves the quality of healthcare services for the patients. For example various healthcare websites are
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useful for both patients and the doctors. With the help of healthcare-related websites patients can look
for and find the medical-related information thus improving their knowledge in connection with health
and self- treatment. Furthermore physicians can search and find useful information for their learning
and research (Sharma et al., 2005).
3. Stronger doctor-patient relationship: Internet is yet another major component of e-health and provides
quicker access to any type of information. Internet has made it possible to search and use any type of
information very cheaply. It also develops a stronger patient-doctor relationship as both can share
sensitive patient information (Sharma et al., 2005).
4. Savings in cost: The adoption and use of various e-health technologies bring savings in the cost of
rendering healthcare services for example telemedicine whereby telecommunications technologies such
as internet and video-conference are used to give all sorts of clinical and treatment information
especially in remote areas (Rhidian & Hughes, 2003).
5. More informed decision making, enhanced quality of healthcare, lives-saving through remote
consultations, and more accurate diagnoses are some of the benefits of e-health systems. In the presence
of these benefits more and more countries are investing huge amounts in IS/ICTs for healthcare
practices especially the developed countries but the developing nations are still far behind in adoption
and use of IT-applications in healthcare organizations (Mosse & Sahay, 2005).
2.3 Success factors for ICTs in hospitals:
2.3.1 Enabling Technologies
(Malik et al., 2008) have examined the physicians in Pakistan to evaluate the use of different digital tools in
providing health facilities and services to the patients. They recognized that the availability of the needed
computer hardware and software is critical in deciding the users’ acceptance. The required hardware must be
identified before the introduction of IT-applications in healthcare organizations. This means that at the start of
the project an assessment should be made about the hardware already available and the hardware which is still
required for introduction of ICTs. One of the major concerns with IT-applications is that the users often claim
that ICTs are not user friendly. The interface design and structure of the data need therefore to conform to each
other. The software-applications must be flexibility and adaptable to neutralize the software-related issues
regarding technology while adopting ICTs for healthcare. Software issues include the lack of local content
creation, the language used and the relevance of content to the local situation. Appropriate language is frequently
neglected in ICT programs and little content is available in local languages for health programs (Chetley et al,
2006). Another researcher has reported that the selection of enabling technologies is puzzling decision because
of the range available (Khoja et al., 2008).
In a literature review Durrani & Khoja (2009) it is highlighted that the use of tele-health in developing countries
is stuffed with the problems of selecting the most appropriate technologies for their health requirements. The
challenge is how can healthcare organizations can better communicate and collaborate within their employees,
patients and stakeholders. Creating knowledge proposes the need for improved knowledge flow internally within
the organization and externally to the patient and stakeholders. Leveraging knowledge through the connection
and collaboration of others may lead to significant success factor in whether a learning organization is successful
(Chou & Brauer, 2005). Two-way learning refers to groups of professionals and practitioners, often from the
same or related background, are coming together to share ideas and experience and to deal with common
problems and issues. Furthermore, the responsibility of government and technology platform in facilitating
communication and collaboration at health care institutions are critical (Shaqrah, 2010).
2.3.2 User participation and awareness
In design and adoption of technologies, users’ participation improves system development and helps users to
determine the effects of the system upon their work. A number of empirical studies have shown a positive
relationship between the user participation and the success of the technologies, users’ acceptance/satisfaction,
and data quality (Macleod, 2007). He also added that individuals from all levels of organization must be
considered for designing of technologies as it improves the quality of the information system because users
provide complete and accurate requirements through information about the organizational activities by avoiding
unnecessary features of the information systems (IS), by fostering feelings of ownership to the IS, by decreasing
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resistance to change (Mustafa et al. 2010). The organizations whereby users’ participation is given importance, it
has got maximum chances for success of technology empirical studies have shown that the organizations
whereby users and IT-staff are jointly responsible for development of information system, has greater success.
(McLeod et al. 2007) is of the opinion that software development proceedings in an organization must have full
support of the developers and robust hardware and software must be acquired from the vendors of repute. The
lack of participation and awareness also leads to unsuccessful introduction of the IT-applications in hospitals.
This can be attributed to the lack of capacity and training available in the organization but also with the social
and cultural issues affecting the organization. This often tends to lead to a lack of understanding of changes
needed to accompany the innovation and stakeholders not willing to participate into this process. For maximum
success an ICT project requires all participants to participate and view the innovation as adding value to existing
systems; if the people using the system do not like, want, or support it, it will likely fail. There should be a
mutual understanding of the meaning of the e-health systems before the introduction of the system by the project
managers (Gladwin et al. 2003). Sharing learning and experiences should be encouraged to improve
understanding of the different ways people learn, communicate and use information by developing links with
others doing the similar ICT interventions. This is also important to get people participating in the use of the
system, this is not something people are used to and changing in the way people view this is needed by
awareness raising and training.
2.4 Theoretical framework
In this study literature survey from the existing sources was done. The below figure demonstrates the
relationship between the independent variables (enabling technologies and user-participation) and the dependent
variable (success of e-health systems). This model is the conceptual framework of the questions addressed
in the current paper.
3. DISCUSSIONS
There has been an explosion in knowledge and information management activity, mainly in healthcare sector
over the previous few years. By and large, hospitals have started using the services of doctors who possess
computer and computerization skills. These organizations have also obtained complicated information systems to
collect and retrieve accumulated knowledge. E-health system includes many elements such as telemedicine, tele-
education, telematics for better management of healthcare and research (Kijsanayotin et al., 2010). In Pakistan
72% of population lives in rural areas and 28% of population lives in urban areas. Condition of health can be
determined effortlessly from the reality that there are 74 physicians per 100,000 persons in early 2000s. There
are several rural areas where people have not seen a capable and skilled health professional in their entire life
(Bhutto et al., 2010). The municipal areas of Sindh are well equipped with health facilities; which are not enough
for huge population but facilities are there, whereas rural Sindh does not have well equipped health facilities.
Available possessions at urban areas can be shared as well as expanded to the rural areas with the help of digital
connectivity. Particularly, Karachi capital city of Sindh holds very latest healthcare facilities (Durrani et al.,
2012).
Bringing improvements in healthcare services and remain fit and healthy is one of the most discussed and key
issues in our society. The acceptance of IT-applications in healthcare sector have very solid and successful
attempt for the provision of improved healthcare services (Malik et al., 2008). The significance of a health
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information system (HMIS) cannot be neglected in a country like Pakistan because health policies and planning
in any country generally depend on the accurate and well-timed information on various health issues (Ali &
Horikoshi, 2002). In Pakistan, before the 1990s, a number of vertical programs with categorical disease-specific
information systems ended in disorganized data transmission, which made evaluation of program usefulness
difficult for managers. In 1991-92, the Ministry of Health (MoH) started an assessment study of existing HIS and
transformed the reporting systems into a comprehensive National HMIS through a consultative procedure (Qazi
& Ali, 2004). However, there is need to develop integrated disease close watch infrastructure and technical
competence in tropical countries on the reporting and scientific evidence necessities of the sanitary agreement
under the WTO (Singer & deCastro, 2007).
4. CONCLUSIONS
Evidence-based procedures play a major role in efficient health information system quality, results and
efficiency of health. Healthcare services and activities can be enhanced by having timely and accurate
information for evidence based decisions at all levels of healthcare institutions (Ganapathy& Ravindra, 2009).
Practical uses of IT-applications in healthcare sector empowers consumers of health services as they can easily
access health information as well as decision tool and by the employment of HIT, healthcare providers can work
together more easily when distance is a key factor. In past IT-applications were used for administrative activities
and financial activities rather assisting and delivering healthcare services (Chisolm et al, 2010). Pakistan has a
potential to take lead in healthcare management but it is only possible if the policy makers, decision makers and
all stake holders sit together and lay down the steps and guidelines for an effective healthcare policy. It is very
important to identify strategic objectives and the desired short term and long term goal before start spending on
healthcare projects.
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