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Charting the information technology direction for an integrated delivery system
1University of Virginia Health System, USA.
Journal of Healthcare Information Management : JHIM
|May 26, 1999
Summary
Automating healthcare integrated delivery systems demands specialized skills and extensive teamwork beyond IT managers alone. Success hinges on collaborative efforts to create a unified information environment.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology Management
Background:
- Healthcare integrated delivery systems (IDS) face challenges in automation.
- Current IT management capabilities may be insufficient for comprehensive IDS automation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key success factors for automating healthcare IDS.
- To emphasize the necessity of advanced teamwork and communication.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of IT management roles in IDS automation.
- Analogy of IT manager as an orchestra conductor.
Main Results:
- Successful IDS automation requires skills beyond traditional IT management.
- Effective teamwork is crucial for integrating diverse system elements.
Conclusions:
- IT managers must possess leadership qualities akin to an orchestra conductor.
- Adhering to outlined success factors can lead to a harmonious IDS automation process.