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The Success Factor Profile for clinical computer innovation
Nancy M Lorenzi1, Janis B Smith, Susan R Conner
1Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-8340, USA. Nancy.Lorenzi@vanderbilt.edu
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 14, 2004
Summary
Selecting the right clinical sites is crucial for information system project success, especially for electronic health records (EHR). The Success Factor Profile aids in choosing sites with the highest likelihood of innovation success, preventing costly failures.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems Management
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Information system projects frequently fail, often due to organizational and human factors rather than technology.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center initiated a significant electronic health record (EHR) implementation.
- A structured approach was needed to identify optimal sites for developing and piloting new clinical information tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the tools and processes used for selecting clinical sites for new computer tool development and pilot implementation.
- To introduce the Success Factor Profile as a method for guiding site selection.
- To enhance the success rate of health informatics innovations.
Main Methods:
- Development and application of the Success Factor Profile to evaluate potential clinical sites.
- A systematic process designed to guide the selection of pilot testing locations.
- Facilitating structured comparison of diverse clinical areas for innovation suitability.
Main Results:
- The implemented tools provided a structured decision-making framework.
- Enabled effective comparison of different clinical settings for innovation.
- Early results indicated a higher probability of success in selected sites.
Conclusions:
- The Success Factor Profile offers a valuable method for selecting clinical sites for health informatics innovations.
- Structured site selection is critical for successful implementation and adoption of new clinical information systems.
- This approach can mitigate risks associated with information system failures in healthcare settings.