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Occupational health software: selecting the right program

N N Menzel, J K McNamara

    AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
    |February 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Occupational health nurses should define computerization goals and evaluate software based on these objectives and resource availability. Successful implementation relies on a dedicated project manager, vendor support, and user training for effective occupational health software adoption.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Health Informatics
    • Nursing Informatics

    Background:

    • Selecting appropriate software is crucial for occupational health nurses.
    • Computerization offers potential benefits for tracking compliance and analyzing trends.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance for occupational health nurses on selecting and implementing health information technology.
    • To outline key considerations for successful software adoption in occupational health settings.

    Main Methods:

    • The study synthesizes expert recommendations for software selection and implementation.
    • Key factors for evaluation and successful installation are identified.

    Main Results:

    • Nurses must establish clear computerization goals, such as compliance tracking or trend analysis.

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  • Software evaluation should align with defined goals and available resources.
  • On-site project management is essential for meeting specifications and ensuring vendor support.

    • Conclusions:

    • Strategic goal setting and resource-aligned evaluation are vital for occupational health software selection.
    • Dedicated project management and comprehensive vendor support are critical for successful implementation and user adoption.