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Computerized Physician Order Entry Systems - Things to Consider
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This site provides free access to a family of measurement instruments
used to assess staff involvement in and attitudes toward Clinical Information
system implementation. (Added October 13, 2004)
http://informatics.umaryland.edu/cisq/
Metzger, J. & Turisco, F. (2001). Computerized Physician
Order Entry: A Look at the Vendor Marketplace and Getting Started. A report
for the Leap Frog group on this topic. This link is to the Executive Summary,
a link there goes to the entire report.
http://www.leapfroggroup.org/media/file/Leapfrog-CPOE_Guide.pdf
Research from the CPOE organization. The research was done by
the physician order entry team at Oregon Health & Science University. They
are funded by a grant from the National Library of Medicine to study success
factors for implementing Physician Order Entry (POE).
http://www.ohsu.edu/dmice/research/cpoe/
Ambler, S. (2001). Active Stakeholder Participation. An excellent
white paper addressing the need for both management and users to be part of
this process. Ends with a list of the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders.
http://www.agilemodeling.com/essays/activeStakeholderParticipation.htm
Chart of nursing data presented in layers with links to other
factors which impinge on it as well as tasks that are based on each layer. Well
worth a visit!
http://www.mieur.nl/mihandbook/r_3_3/figures/f14_04t.htm
Hughes, S. (1970). Time for New Thinking. Healthcare
Informatics. An article that provides a good description of four assignments
to perform before purchasing an information system. (Added
2/25/03)
http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/issues/1997/02_97/nurse.htm
IT Selection Strategies. This site contains many excellent articles
on many aspects of selecting an IT system including how to write an rfp, common
mistakes, planning a site visit, how to write a contract and many more. Very
valuable!
http://www.health-infosys-dir.com/select.htm
Although not dated( the latest reference is 1997 - so this probably dates from 1997 or 1998) this study developed a framework that combines views from different disciplines to use in system evaluation. The article suggests that the impact of health information systems should be assessed on the quality of information provided, the impact on user’s thinking, decisions or actions and the impact on costs and benefits. A pdf file. Salmela H. & Turunen, P. (n.d.) Evaluation of information systems in health care: A framework and its application. Retrieved September 24, 2003 from http://www.tukkk.fi/tjt/TUTKIMUS/HCISS/Julkaisusivut/dokumentit/pekka/final.pdf
Snyder, Carolyn (2003). Six Signs You Should Use Paper Prototyping.
An excellent paper explaining not only when to use paper prototyping, but how.
(Added May 26, 2006)
http://today.java.net/pub/a/today/2003/12/23/sixSigns.html
Strachan, H. (n.d.).
Issues for future nursing information systems: Delhpi study results. (Judging
from references, probably written in 1995 or 96.)
http://www.bcsnsg.org.uk/itin08/strach2.htm
Shotton, C. (2002). Doctors vs. Geeks. An interesting look at
the reluctance of the medical discipline to accept informatics help.
http://www.informatics-review.com/thoughts/geeks.html
Studach, J. (2001). Information Systems in Healthcare: Trends,
Issues, Barriers, and Preparing for the Future. A good description of these
problems, with some recommendations. A PDF File.
http://www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/health/nchf/archives/pubsindstudy1.pdf
Tips for Selecting Systems. A description of several tips for
selecting systems including defining your needs, starting a selection committee,
identifying vendors, and site visits. Also includes links to how to write an
RFP (request for proposal) and how to make a site visit.
http://www.olcsoft.com/tips.htm
This section was added on August 6, 2003.
Bannister, F., & Remenyi, D. (2001). The Societal Value of
ICT: First Steps Towards an Evaluation Framework. Journal of Information
Systems Evaluation, 5(1). A full text article that although not healthcare
oriented, provides some good perspectives on overall problems. Addresses difficulties
in getting a handle on costs, and various approaches. Added
August 24, 2004
http://www.ejise.com/volume6-issue2/issue2-art21.htm
Littlejohns, P. Wyatt, J. C., Garvican, L. (2003). Evaluating computerised
health information systems: Hard lessons still to be learnt. British Medical
Journal 326, 860-863. [Electronic Version]. This
article reviews a project in South Africa, but is equally applicable anywhere.
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/326/7394/860?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=1&titleabstract=evaluating%252Bcomputerised%252Bhealth%252Binformation
Stanton, J. M. (n.d.) Behavioral Information Security: Two End User Survey
Studies of Motivation and Security Practices. Article reports the results of
national survey studies exploring some of the motivational antecedents surrounding
the practices of information security by end users.
http://www.denistn.mine.nu/pdf2html.php?url=http://sise.syr.edu/AMCISstanton2004.pdf
Sensmeirer, J., Raiford, R., Taylor, S., Weaver, C. (2002). Using Innovative
Technology to Enhance Patient Care Delivery
American Academy of Nursing Technology and Workforce Conference. [Electronic
version]. Present information about challenges, current available technology
and the ideal care-delivery system for nurses. Very interesting article. http://www.himss.org/content/files/AANNsgSummitHIMSSFINAL_18770.pdf
Electronic Journal of Information Systems Evaluation. An open access online
journal with articles covering all aspects of evaluation, not just limited to
healthcare.
http://www.ejise.com/
Basic tutorial on flowcharting. Covers many topics. (Added
January 6, 2006)
http://home.att.net/~dexter.a.hansen/flowchart/flowchart.htm#FLOWCHARTING
Overview of flow charting. Is from the Clemson Engineering School.
Is short, simple, and to the point. (Added July 6, 2007)
http://deming.eng.clemson.edu/pub/tutorials/qctools/flowm.htm
Flowcharting: Mastering the Details. Covers the use of flowcharts,
how to draw one, tracking handovers, and standard symbols. (Added
January 6, 2006)
http://www.hci.com.au/hcisite2/toolkit/flowchar.htm
Health information technology initiative major accomplishments:
2004-2006. A summary of the accomplishments of the various HHS groups working
on the Electronic Health Record. (Added May 4, 2007)
http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/news/Accomplishments2006.html
Bower, A. G. The Diffusion and Value of Healthcare Information
Technology. A 127 page report sponsored by the Rand Corporation that examines
how much healthcare technology might be worth to society.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2005/RAND_MG272.pdf
DeClaris, J. W., VandenBerg, E. J. & Calvin, J. E. (n. d.)
Biomedical Engineering Aspects of Critical Care Information Systems Based
on User Requirements. A look at the problems inherent in designing information
systems.
http://www.ee.umd.edu/medlab/papers/jwd/jw-emb94.html
Gaither, C. (July 14, 2002). What your doctor doesn't know could
kill you. Boston Globe Sunday Magazine Online. A review of
the PROMIS system and description of the Problem Knowledge Coupler (PKC) which
could revolutionize healthcare.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/716038/posts
Introduction to Hospital Information Systems. A detailed outline
addressing such topics as purpose, advantages, development, types, and how these
systems affect nursing.
http://courses.wccnet.edu/computer/mod/m30c.htm
IT Innovation: In this transcript, Robert Langreth, senior editor
at Forbes, discusses IT innovation in health care. Some very interesting points.
http://www.forbes.com/business/healthcare/2002/08/26/0826langrethchat.html
Medical Records Institute. Results of surveys of the use of electronic
health records. (added October 5, 2003)
http://www.medrecinst.com/
This online booklet discusses system evaluation in the planning
stage and describes the basic points of preparing the analysis needed in purchasing
a clinical information system (CIS). This 8 page booklet from a vendor says
the life span of an information system is 7 to 10 years, but I think you will
find that a more accurate estimate is 3 to 5 years. Still a helpful booklet
for what should be considered in purchasing a system. (Added
September 24, 2003) Deio Corporation (2003, February). A quick guide
for getting started to purchase the clinical information system. Retrieved September
23 from
http://www.deio.net/Services/Guick%20Guide%20Critical%20Care%20Business%20Case_%2028Feb2003.pdf
Testing Scripts. Examples of scripts to be used in testing a clinical
information system. From HIMSS. Added May 9, 2006)
http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_FocusDynamic.asp?faid=125
Site for more information
on project management.
http://sparc.airtime.co.uk/users/wysywig/prinpm_1.htm
Bannister, F., McCabe, P., & Remenyi, D. (2001). How much
did we really pay for that? The awkward problem of information technology costs.
Journal of Information Systems Evaluation, 5(1). A full text article that although
not healthcare oriented, provides some good perspectives. Addresses difficulties
in getting a handle on costs, and various approaches. Added
September 16, 2003
http://www.ejise.com/volume-5/volume5-issue1/issue1-art1.htm
Directory of all health care computer vendors. Searchable in several
different ways. Useful for comparing systems. Many white papers on various subjects
pertaining to informatics.
http://www.health-infosys-dir.com/
How to perform Software Vendor Checks. Description of things to
do before deciding on a vendor.
http://www.olcsoft.com/select_references.htm
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Goldszmidt, E. (1996). Applications of Medical Informatics in Antibiotic Therapy. Retrieved March 5, 1998. from http://mystic.biomed.mcgill.ca/~goldszmi/camel-2.html. (Sorry, this is no longer available.)
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