Foundations in Nursing Informatics

Why do healthcare facilities favor purchased information systems over organization-developed information systems? - System enhancements are provided. Which system development life cycle uses the most predictive approach? - Waterfall model Waterfall model - emphasizes that a logical progression of steps be taken throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) Which step in the project implementation of the electronic health record relies heavily upon the ability of super users? - Manage go-live activities and post go-live support Which stage of the planning phase provides the high-level direction needed to reach organizational goals? - Strategic planning What initiates the life cycle of an information system? - Identification of a vision or need Place the implementation steps of the electronic health record life cycle in order from first (1) to last (4). - 1. Identify the problem or need and obtain approval to proceed with the project 2. Discover and understand the details of the problem or the need 3. Build, test, and integrate system components 4. Complete system tests and then deploy the solution As a crucial part of the whole information technology (IT) infrastructure (hardware, software, networks, operations, etc.) of the organization, this step in the project implementation must be aligned with the organization's mission and support the overall business goals. Which part of the project implementation plan would this be? - Strategic planning What is the correct order of the phases of an adaptive system development life cycle with six core processes and multiple iterations? - 1. Identify the problem and obtain approval 2. Plan and monitor project 3. Discover and understand details 4. Design system components 5. Build, test, and integrate system components 6. Complete system tests and deploy the solution During which phase of the system development lifecycle (SDLC) are new components and programs obtained and installed? - Develop or purchase As the implementation phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC) is occurring, a member of the project management team wants to confirm that all bar code printers have been updated to work with the new system. What testing should be used? - Hardware testing The nursing team has been charged with selecting a new information system for managing patient census data. Which system should be chosen? - Open system An institution is using the systems development life cycle (SDLC) adaptive approach for developing its new information system. The institution will need to be flexible throughout development. Which SDLC approach should be used? - Agile development A physician's office wants to adopt an electronic medical record. The providers and staff are unsure which system will best suit the needs of the office. Which system development life cycle approach suits this practice? - Adaptive A complex healthcare system is implementing a new electronic health record system with multiple sites. The sites include both inpatient and outpatient clinics.