Introduction to the Course Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.

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

Managerial Perspective

This course provides a graduate level 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 purchase Microsoft Project to accomplish this project

Method of Teaching Reading 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 –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 –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 through comments

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Read about an issue & update Wikipedia

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Use VistA, check on a patient, report screen shots

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Use Microsoft Project to plan implementation of EHR

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Assess future information needs of a colleague

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Analyze role of EHR in efficiency of VA in last decade

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Update online summary of EHR benefits

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Calculate Return on Investment for EHR

Projects 1.EHR collaborative background paper 2.Use of VistA 3.Implementation project 4.Needs assessment project 5.Causal analysis of impact of EHR 6.Summary of EHR benefits 7.EHR transaction costs 8.Case study in managing remote workers Give advice on how to resolve an emerging conflict

Project Rules 1.Must be in groups of two or ask for exception 2.Work with a different person in every project 3.Work is due two weeks after assignment 4.Project reports must be narrated –A microphone is required 5.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 6.Work can be revised after peer feedback –All revised projects due at end of semester 7.Keep a portfolio –All work must be kept till end of semester even if handed in earlier I know it is a pain but you are better for it

Project Rules 1.Must be in groups of two or ask for exception 2.Work with a different person in every project 3.Work is due two weeks after assignment 4.Project reports must be narrated –A microphone is required 5.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 6.Work can be revised after peer feedback –All revised projects due at end of semester 7.Keep a portfolio –All work must be kept till end of semester even if handed in earlier Rapid work. Take time to prepare presentation.

Project Rules 1.Must be in groups of two or ask for exception 2.Work with a different person in every project 3.Work is due two weeks after assignment 4.Project reports must be narrated –A microphone is required 5.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 6.Work can be revised after peer feedback –All revised projects due at end of semester 7.Keep a portfolio –All work must be kept till end of semester even if handed in earlier Use of emerging technologies is the best way to understand them

Project Rules 1.Must be in groups of two or ask for exception 2.Work with a different person in every project 3.Work is due two weeks after assignment 4.Project reports must be narrated –A microphone is required 5.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 6.Work can be revised after peer feedback –All revised projects due at end of semester 7.Keep a portfolio –All work must be kept till end of semester even if handed in earlier Examine projects posted to the web & provide feedback. Use feedback to improve your own projects

Grading Attendance is not required –Must let instructor know ahead of time No exam Eight projects, 10 points each Comments on work of others, 10 points Active “Minute Evaluation” and “Get Answers”, 10 points Great, but wait …

Grading Attendance is not required –Must let instructor know ahead of time No exam Eight projects, 10 points each Comments on work of others, 10 points Active “Minute Evaluation” and “Get Answers”, 10 points

Grading Attendance is not required –Must let instructor know ahead of time No exam Eight projects, 10 points each Comments on work of others, 10 points Active “Minute Evaluation” and “Get Answers”, 10 points

Grading Attendance is not required –Must let instructor know ahead of time No exam Eight projects, 10 points each Comments on work of others, 10 points Active “Minute Evaluation” and “Get Answers”, 10 points

Take Home Lessons How to Manage Information Technology