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A novel governance system for enterprise information services.
M M Shabot1, J X Polaschek, R G Duncan
1Department of Enterprise Information Services, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|November 24, 1999
Summary
A new governance system was developed for health care enterprise information services (IS). This system ensures peer review and funding for well-developed IS projects through a structured organization and clear processes.
Area of Science:
- Health Care Management
- Information Systems Governance
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Large health care systems face challenges in managing enterprise information services (IS).
- Effective governance is crucial for aligning IS with organizational goals and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Existing IS governance models may lack the structure for comprehensive project review and funding prioritization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a novel governance system for enterprise information services in a large health care setting.
- To establish a clear methodology for defining requirements and business cases for new IS initiatives.
- To create a framework for technology architecture and policy approval within the health care system.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a multi-disciplinary governance organization including medical staff, administration, and IS department.
- Development of a standardized method for IS project proposal submission, including requirements and business case definition.
- Establishment of a Technology Architecture Guideline document for hardware and software standardization.
- Implementation of a tiered review process involving specialized committees and a main governance council.
- Prioritization of approved IS projects for funding by the governance council.
Main Results:
- A novel governance organization and methodology for enterprise information services (IS) was successfully created.
- A structured process for reviewing, approving, and funding IS project proposals was implemented.
- A Technology Architecture Guideline document was developed and approved, providing a framework for supported technologies.
- The governance system facilitates enlightened peer review and informed decision-making for IS investments.
Conclusions:
- The novel governance system provides a robust structure for managing health care enterprise information services.
- The established methodology ensures that IS projects are well-defined, reviewed, and aligned with organizational needs.
- This approach enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of IS project funding and implementation in large health care systems.