Leading Health Information System Implementation

Health care leaders understand their role as change managers. Managing organizational change in health information systems initiatives can be very complex and concurrently rewarding, if carried out strategically. When a health information system implementation is completed effectively and efficiently with stakeholders’ interest and the appropriate health care decision-making model(s) are utilized; the result is a quality IT project that is not only ready for the next generation, but is ready for new technology convergence. In a 300-word initial post, address the following points:

• Define each of the different types of organizational change.

• Name four project manager’s objectives.

• What is the role of the Project Steering and Review Committees?

• What are some of the reasons why IT projects fail to deliver returns?

• How is IT value realized in IT projects?

• What were some obstacles faced in your HIT/QI project research?