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IS 531: Healthcare Information Systems Analysis and Design

Term Project Specifications

As a team of 4 (four) promising Health Informatics consultants, you will search and select an Electronic Health Record (EHR) software for a prospective client.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Your project includes a written report and a set of PowerPoint slides for summary / presentation. The report should cover the following issues.

§ Specific requirements (assumptions) for your client facility - Location - Services provided - Patients: volume, insurance hold - Staff: clerical, technical … - Third parties: hospitals, pharmacies, specialists, labs, insurance companies

§ Information about the software developer: - Contact information - Corporate information - Line of products and pricing - Product ratings from clients and other agencies

§ Information about software: - Functionalities - Interfaces with third parties (hospitals, pharmacies, insurances …) - Capacity / Limitations - Infrastructure requirement (hardware, network etc.) - Cost for leasing, customization and support - Implementation schedule

§ Live demonstration

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REPORT FORMAT

• Transmittal Memo to your client - Single spaced, line between paragraphs - Including list of members

• Executive Summary - What, Why, How much, How long - Double spaced, one page in length

• Body - About 15 pages, not counting appendices - Double spaced / Indent paragraphs

• References (if needed)

- Follow a standard format (APA), be consistent

• Appendices

- Tables, Charts, Diagrams, Screenshots …

- Label clearly for easy reference in the text

- Attach any documentation/ literature related to the selected software that you get from the developer or from the Internet.

• PowerPoint hand-out (6 slides per page)

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TOP EHRs

Source:

http://www.softwareadvice.com/medical/electronic-medical-record-software-comparison/

GRADING RUBRICS FOR PRESENTATIONS Group Presentation Evaluation/Grading Form

Group Name & Topic: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________________________ Group Members: ___________________________ : ___________________________ : ___________________________ : ___________________________ CRITERIA Rating Scale

(Circle Response) Introduction-Overview of the Topic Planning for the presentation

Poor Excellent 1 5 10 15 20

Review of selected Content areas: Sufficiency , Accuracy / Coherency

Poor Excellent 1 5 10 15 20

Format: Methods of delivery Use of appropriate & creative mediums e.g. Audiovisuals, diverse activities

Poor Excellent 1 5 10 15 20

Presentation style: poise language ,eye contact Interactive activities

Poor Excellent 1 5 10 15 20

Overall impression of the session Collaborative group effort/format

Poor Excellent 1 5 10 15 20

Total Points: _____________

(Total Possible points= 100) Comments:____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Guide for the Evaluation of Written Work Executive memos, emails, short position papers, and organizational communications

Score Clarity of Presentation Organization Appropriateness of Wording

5-Excellent Very clear statement of purpose. Very clear statement of action to be taken.

Particularly clear and appropriate sequence of ideas for topic. The flow of ideas is clear and the reader is guided through the memo with no confusion.

Wording and tone are very well tailored to organizational climate and recipient(s). Standard written English consistently under control.

4-Above average Generally clear statement of purpose. Generally clear statement of action to be taken.

Logical and effective sequence of ideas. Generally good sequence of thoughts.

Generally tailored to the needs of the recipient(s). Occasional flaws in standard written English.

3-Average Adequate statement of purpose and/or action to be taken. Some questions about the purpose of the communication.

Less extensive and less effective. The flow is rough and jumps around, not following a clear logical path.

Adequate wording and tone. Adequate standard written English – no major errors.

2-Below average Insufficient development of the purpose for the communication. Unclear statement of purpose and/or action to be taken.

Some evidence of planning for limited success in achieving a clear sequence of thoughts and ideas.

Inappropriate wording for the situation demonstrating poor judgment. Several errors in standard written English

1-Poor Lack focus, purpose and/or clear development of ideas.

Marked by a lack of organizations. Inadequate support of ideas. Flow is jumbled and not professional.

Tactless, condescending, inappropriate wording. Repeated weakness in standard written English.

Questions to consider in scoring: Is the purpose for addressing the recipient(s) clear? Will the recipient(s) have a clear idea of the action expected as a result of the communication? Is the writing style tailored to the climate of the organization? Is the writing style tailored to the needs of the recipient(s)? Is the use of grammar and sentence structure consistent with the acceptable use of Standard Written English?