BENCHMARK-CREATE A WORKFLOW 1
Grand Canyon University
Department of Health Informatics,
HCL 670 Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark- Create A Workflow:
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a clinical workflow and apply process modeling techniques to solve
an EMR problem.
-
Read the "Integrated Case Study" resource and review the "Oncology North: Navigator Intake Paper Form"
and "Oncology South: Oncology Navigator Intake Form" prior to beginning the assignment. In addition,
refer to the instructor feedback you received on the Topic 3 assignment.
Part 1: Analyze a Current State
Analyze the "Oncology North: Navigator Intake Paper Form" and "Oncology South: Oncology Navigator Intake
Form" to identify opportunities for process improvement as they relate to informatics. Consider ways to optimize
electronic documentation and reduce the number of steps.
Part 2: Create a Future State Workflow
Using an Excel spreadsheet or Word document, create a future state workflow that solves the identified
improvement opportunities from your analysis with a minimum of six steps and a clearly defined start and stop.
The workflow must display the accurate symbols used to indicate certain actions.
Part 3: Rationale
In addition, support the future state workflow with a 500-word rationale that provides the following:
1. Identify the users of the workflow.
2. Describe the identified opportunities for process improvement and how the future state workflow addresses these
opportunities.
3. Describe how the future state workflow optimizes electronic documentation and reduces the number of steps.
4. Explain the effects of the future state workflow on patient care.
5. Explain how the future state workflow will change based on user needs.
6. Discuss how to develop an improvement plan to enhance the future state
workflow. Include three to five scholarly resources to support your findings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MS Health Informatics 2.3; MSN Health Informatics 6.7
Analyze clinical workflow and apply process modeling techniques to support improved use of information
and clinical decision making.
Grand Canyon University
Department of Health Informatics,
HCL 670 Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark- Create A Workflow:
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a clinical workflow and apply process modeling techniques to solve
an EMR problem.
-
Read the "Integrated Case Study" resource and review the "Oncology North: Navigator Intake Paper Form"
and "Oncology South: Oncology Navigator Intake Form" prior to beginning the assignment. In addition,
refer to the instructor feedback you received on the Topic 3 assignment.
Part 1: Analyze a Current State
Analyze the "Oncology North: Navigator Intake Paper Form" and "Oncology South: Oncology Navigator Intake
Form" to identify opportunities for process improvement as they relate to informatics. Consider ways to optimize
electronic documentation and reduce the number of steps.
Part 2: Create a Future State Workflow
Using an Excel spreadsheet or Word document, create a future state workflow that solves the identified
improvement opportunities from your analysis with a minimum of six steps and a clearly defined start and stop.
The workflow must display the accurate symbols used to indicate certain actions.
Part 3: Rationale
In addition, support the future state workflow with a 500-word rationale that provides the following:
1. Identify the users of the workflow.
2. Describe the identified opportunities for process improvement and how the future state workflow addresses these
opportunities.
3. Describe how the future state workflow optimizes electronic documentation and reduces the number of steps.
4. Explain the effects of the future state workflow on patient care.
5. Explain how the future state workflow will change based on user needs.
6. Discuss how to develop an improvement plan to enhance the future state
workflow. Include three to five scholarly resources to support your findings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MS Health Informatics 2.3; MSN Health Informatics 6.7
Analyze clinical workflow and apply process modeling techniques to support improved use of information
and clinical decision making.
