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Bringing a health system into year 2000 compliance: a case study
T H Hansen1, R A Friedman, P E Pitchford
1HealthCare Colorado, Enclewood, CO, USA.
Summary
HealthCare Colorado prioritized PC year 2000 compliance, focusing on physician offices. A systematic testing and remediation process ensured all systems met year 2000 readiness requirements.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology Management
- Healthcare Systems Engineering
Background:
- Large health systems face significant challenges in achieving year 2000 compliance.
- Prioritizing PC compliance, particularly in physician offices, is crucial for operational continuity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the strategy and process HealthCare Colorado employed for year 2000 PC compliance.
- To outline the steps taken to identify and rectify year 2000 deficiencies within a health system.
Main Methods:
- Engaged a consulting firm and established a dedicated project team.
- Utilized a specialized tool for PC testing and analysis of year 2000 deficiencies.
- Implemented a corrective action plan for hardware deficiencies and retested non-compliant PCs.
Main Results:
- Successfully identified and corrected year 2000 deficiencies across the health system's PCs.
- Ensured year 2000 compliance for PCs, with a focus on physician office technology.
- Verified compliance through a rigorous retesting protocol.
Conclusions:
- A structured approach involving external expertise and systematic testing is effective for achieving large-scale IT compliance.
- Proactive identification and remediation of year 2000 issues are essential for healthcare organizations.