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Our Clearest Path is a Strategic Healthcare IT Plan to help your organization build a foundation for the successful implementation of a proven process to get your healthcare facility compliant with the CMS Rules and stay compliant!
The Clearest Path to a Strategic Healthcare IT Plan
BUILD A FOUNDATION
Prepare, equip, and empower your teams without getting push back on buy in on change management...
OUTLINE A PLAN
Less stress, improved patient safety, and repeatable outcomes without the uncertainty of poorly...
EXECUTE THE PROCESS
Align resources, set goals, and focus the organization on how they will deliver the best patient...
Build a Foundation
Step 1 - Current State Assessment
Understand Your IT Department's Foundation
- Objective: Understand and document the current state of the healthcare company's processes, technologies, and workflows.
- Standards: Use frameworks like ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) for IT services and ISO 9001 for quality management systems.
- Methods: Conduct interviews, surveys, and document reviews. Use tools like SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Step 2 - Software Architecture
Software Architecture
- Objective: Design and document the current and future state of the software architecture.
- Standards: TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) for enterprise architecture, HL7 FHIR for healthcare interoperability.
- Methods: Develop architecture diagrams, define data flow and integration points, and document technical specifications.
Step 3 - Future State Vision
Future State Vision
- Objective: Define the desired future state, including improvements and innovations.
- Standards: Use strategic frameworks like Balanced Scorecard and benchmarking against industry standards.
- Methods: Visioning workshops, future state modeling, and scenario planning
Outline a Plan
Step 4 - Quality Management
Quality Management
- Objective: Ensure the healthcare company maintains high standards of quality in its processes and outputs.
- Standards: ISO 9001 for quality management systems, Six Sigma for process improvement.
- Methods: Implement quality assurance processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and regular audits.
Step 5 - Performance Management
Performance Management
- Objective: Measure and manage the performance of the organization’s processes and employees.
- Standards: KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) aligned with organizational goals.
- Methods: Develop performance dashboards, conduct regular performance reviews, and implement feedback mechanisms.
Step 6 - Interoperability Readiness
Interoperability Readiness
- Objective: Ensure the organization is ready to implement interoperable systems.
- Standards: HL7 FHIR, ISO/IEEE 11073 for medical device communication.
- Methods: Assess current interoperability capabilities, develop an interoperability roadmap, and conduct readiness assessments.
Execute the Process
Step 7 - Change Management
Change Management
- Objective: Manage the human aspects of organizational change to ensure successful adoption.
- Standards: ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) model, PROSCI Change Management.
- Methods: Develop change management plans, communication strategies, and training programs.
Step 8 - Training Management
Training Management
- Objective: Ensure staff are adequately trained to use new systems and processes.
- Standards: ISO 10015 for training quality management.
- Methods: Develop training needs assessments, create training materials, and implement training programs.
Step 9 - Strategic Roadmap
Strategic Roadmap
- Objective: Define the strategic direction and implementation plan for the organization’s initiatives.
- Standards: Use strategic planning frameworks like Hoshin Kanri or OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures).
- Methods: Develop a detailed implementation timeline, allocate resources, and define milestones.
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