WORKFLOW REDESIGN PART 1

WORKFLOW REDESIGN PART 1

After conducting a thorough gap analysis, the next step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is to target potential solutions to the gaps. There may be many potential solutions that can help to address workflow issues and inefficiencies, or there may be one seemingly obvious solution that could address almost all of the gaps in the current-state workflow. The challenge lies in selecting the most appropriate course of action from potential solutions that also works within organizational constraints.

TO PREPARE:

· Analyze the data you gathered and whether or not it meets the goals and objectives you set in your Gap Analysis Plan (Part 1 of the Course Project).

· Interpret the meanings and implications of the data you collected.

· Consider how the current-state workflow aligns with the data you collected in your gap analysis.

· Begin revising your draft of the current-state workflow based on your gap analysis. Remember to update the information in the swimlane. In addition, prepare to write a detailed description of your workflow diagram.

ASSIGNMENT:

In a 3- to 4-page paper, respond to the following:  

· Summarize the results of your gap analysis and how they address the goals you set. Identify the issues (gaps) within the current workflow. 

· Explain how the issues you identified relate to electronic health records (EHRs) and one or more meaningful use objectives. 

· Present your finalized model of the current-state workflow, refined based on the information gathered in your gap analysis. Be sure to copy/embed the actual image of your model, rather than just provide a link to the model.

· Describe in detail the final version of your model of the current-state workflow. Include in your description an explanation of the swimlanes (who completes each step). In addition, identify where the workflow gaps exist. 

· Support your workflow model by synthesizing and integrating at least two outside resources and two course-specific Resources. Include a reference list with APA-formatted citations of the resources you used.  

RESOURCES

· Tilley, S. (2020).  Systems analysis and design (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. 

· Chapter 3, “Managing Systems Projects” 

· Chapter 11, “Managing Systems Implementation” 

· Bowens, F. M., Frye, P. A., & Jones, W. A. (2010).  Health information technology: Integration of clinical workflow into meaningful use of electronic health records.Links to an external site.   Perspectives in Health Information Management, 7(Fall), 1–18.