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Software Development Life Cycle  is a process which is followed for a project that involves software for organizations such as healthcare. It is a detailed master plan that explain steps of building, maintaining, replacing, and improving certain software. The life cycle is an operation that intensify the quality of software and the entire development and its process(Adanna & Nonyelum, 2020).

There are different stages in SDLC:

1. Feasibility  - project time, existing budget, build from among the organization staff/ hire people from outside

2. Analysis - Business rules, security roles, use cases, access to the system, and sample reports

3. Design Phase - logical design, physical design; designs will be reviewed

4. coding phase - writing codes, targets to meet specific requirements that are generated in early stages

5. testing phase - checks to make sure that system works properly

6. Deployment - software is released in to the production environment for operations(Learning, 2019).

SDLC is an essential tool in leading the HMIS system implementation. It supplies the steps for expanding any meaningful system as it already renders the needed steps for accuracy. SDLC is the actual requirement any organization that would need to match their needs with the software development projects for their entity(Adanna & Nonyelum, 2020).

Different models of the SDLC  can be applicable to several projects. The use and requirements of each software differs for each particular projects. Time and resources are two sources that organizations need to consider when deciding which model serves the purpose. The key-note is that each definite process in the life cycle plays an important role in developing these software products(Adanna & Nonyelum, 2020).

Reference

Adanna, A. A., & Nonyelum, F. O. (2020). Criteria for Choosing the Right Software Development Life Cycle Method for the Success of Software Project. . IUP Journal of Information Technology, 16(2), 39–65.

Learning, D. (2019, February 14). What are the steps of the software development lifecycle ... - youtube.  https://www.destinlearning.com/p/itguide . Retrieved June 14, 2022, from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmrGZSGK1k

Roberta.

 The system development lifecycle, or SDLC, is the seven general steps taken to build software. These steps are performing a feasibility study, requirements analysis, design, code, test, deploy, and operate/maintain (Destin Learning, 2019). Both Healthcare Management Information Systems (HMIS) and Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) are software that help healthcare organizations to improve efficiency and, ultimately, provide better patient care. As these are two forms of software, SDLC steps apply to both. At the same time, some smaller healthcare organizations may not have the capacity to have their own internal IT staff. If an organization does not have their own internal IT staff, SDLC can be adapted from making a software, to buying a software.                 By purchasing a program that has already been developed and well tested, that meets the needs of the organization, there are less direct steps involved in building a program and operations/ maintenance. These steps are outsourced to a company that can meet with management and help them decide the best program for the goals of the facility (McMurtrey, 2013, pp. 17-19). Integrity is not compromised because management is working collaboratively with a vendor that can provide guidance, maintenance, and the software. Although, management must also be knowledgeable enough to properly establish what their needs are and how a software will work for their facility. There needs to be proper communication between the vendor and management regarding the implementation progress, a timeline, performance expectations, and testing to ensure an organization is being set up for success (Blake, 2004).                          SDLC is a cyclic process, working as a feedback loop. If everything is running smoothly, the steps will flow from one to another. Once testing occurs, developers may find errors that require going back to a previous step. The same steps are also used to add new features to a developed software as well (Destin Learning, 2019). The more tests and data collected; the more information developers can use to optimize their software for a facility.  

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A managerial process for system acquisition based on the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model could include (Free Management Books, n.d.):

1. Assess the needs of the organization based on current mission statement and goals. Identify risks and any necessary quality standards (Blake, 2004). Begin by assessing how implementing new technology would create short-term and long-term improvements to the organization. This may include identifying any gaps in quality reporting for reimbursement, identifying what financial or staff resources are available to commit to these projects, and gathering the opinions of other stakeholders once an assessment is complete.

2. Research potential vendors and meet with unit managers to gain insight into their perspective (Blake, 2004). After goals have been established and stakeholders have given their approval for such a large expense. Begin researching vendors in the area that are used by other organizations for potential future interoperability. Present the options to unit leaders as they will be the ones utilizing these programs. Select a unit to trial the program before large-scale implementation. This allows management to gather insight from staff and adjust the software in collaboration with a selected vendor. Keep stakeholders updated with project progression.

3. Solidify plans: Timelines, Rollouts, Future Maintenance (Blake, 2004).

A vendor has been selected with input from stakeholders and unit managers. A small-scale implementation plan has been established with a timeline of two months before implementing throughout the facility to help determine any errors or improvements that could be made. Bedside staff are given informal education sessions regarding the upcoming additions to the facility, eventually to be formal training sessions. This allows them to ask questions and vocalize any concerns. Vendor will provide maintenance and IT assistance for staff after full-scale implementation. Budgets have been planned and agreed upon. Stakeholders are informed and accept this agreement.

References: Blake, J. (2004). Project managing the SDLC: Using milestones to align project management and system development lifecycles and report project success. Project Management Institute.  https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-managing-sdlc-8232

Destin Learning. (2019, February 14). What are the steps of the software develop lifecycle? [Video]. YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmrGZSGK1k Free Management Books. (n.d.). The top 5 decision making models you need to know.  https://www.free-management-ebooks.com/news/decision-making-models/  

McMurtrey, M. (2013). A case study of the application of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) in 21st century health care: Something old, something new? Journal of the Southern Association for Information Systems, 1(1), 14-25.  https://doi.org/10.3998/jsais.11880084.0001.103