Choosing the hospital information system: a nursing perspective

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Information Systems
• Clinical Computing

Background:

• The success of computerizing patient care information hinges on early and continuous nurse involvement.
• Effective implementation requires understanding the complexities of hospital information systems (HIS).

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the process of selecting a hospital information system.
• To highlight the critical roles nurses play in HIS selection committees.

Main Methods:

• A committee-based approach was employed for HIS selection.
• Nurses actively participated in evaluating and choosing the system.

Main Results:

• Nurse involvement is crucial for successful HIS implementation.
• The committee's process ensured user needs were considered.

Conclusions:

• Early nurse engagement in HIS selection is vital for adoption and effectiveness.
• Empowering nurses on selection committees leads to better patient care technology.