Introduction to the Course Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.

This course provides a managerial perspective on the effective use of data and information technology to improve healthcare delivery

Managerial Perspective

This course provides a managerial perspective on the effective use of data and information technology to improve healthcare delivery Particularly Electronic Health Records

Key Areas of Emphasis Need assessment Business value –Cost –Benefit Evaluating vendors Implementation strategies –Project management –IT project failures Separating what people want from what they need

Key Areas of Emphasis Need assessment Business value –Cost –Benefit Evaluating vendors Implementation strategies –Project management –IT project failures Objective analysis No more speculation

Key Areas of Emphasis Need assessment Business value –Cost –Benefit Evaluating vendors Implementation strategies –Project management –IT project failures Comparing Apples and Oranges

Key Areas of Emphasis Need assessment Business value –Cost –Benefit Evaluating vendors Implementation strategies –Project management –IT project failures Planning Complex Projects

Key Areas of Emphasis Need assessment Business value –Cost –Benefit Evaluating vendors Implementation strategies –Project management –IT project failures You need to use Project Management Software

Method of Teaching Read on the web –Full text articles –Original articles Lecture slides on the web –Some narrated, some video taped Frequent guest speakers Learn one, do one, teach one –Learn by lectures, do projects, teach through comments

Method of Teaching Reading on the web –Full text articles –Original articles Lecture slides on the web –Most narrated, some video taped Frequent guest speakers Learn one, do one, teach one –Learn by lectures, do projects, teach through comments

Method of Teaching Reading on the web –Full text articles –Original articles Lecture slides on the web –Some narrated Frequent guest speakers Learn one, do one, teach one –Learn by lectures, do projects, teach through comments

Method of Teaching Reading on the web –Full text articles –Original articles Lecture slides on the web –Some narrated Frequent guest speakers Learn one, do one, teach one –Learn by lectures, do projects, teach to your peers

Projects 1.Use VistA EHR 2.Plan implementation project 3.Assess information needs 4.Forecast business value of EHR 5.Select vendors 6.Audit EHR benefits on safety

Project Rules 1.Must be in done individually 2.Work is due one week later 3.Project reports must be narrated –A microphone is required 4.Post work on the web (Wikipedia, YouTube) –No names, use alias or number – link to instructor –If you prefer not to post, mail CD to instructor 5.Work can be revised after peer feedback 6.Keep a portfolio –Keep till end of semester

Grading 1.Final exam 2.Periodic assignments –Projects –Tutorial paper Peer evaluation 3.Participation –Active “Minute Evaluation” Great, but wait …

Take Home Lessons There is something due every week. Do not ignore the course until exam time. Stay on top of assignments.