Finals' Question # 1

Finals' Question # 1

Research one company from the Internet and describe their MIS strategic plan in 1-2 paragraphs. Discuss too the impact of this strategic plan on the company's management, competitors, customers and the company as a whole.

Evaluate how can this strategic plan be applied to any local company in the Philippines. Discuss too the possible effect on the company.

Include your reference.


ABC Health Corporation Information Services Department
Information Management Plan

The Information Management Plan documents the objectives and methods for improving and assessing the use of information within]. The plan consists of eight sections: Purpose, Objectives, Planning Overview, Information Services Department overview, Current HIS Environment, Microcomputer policy, Hospital Security of Information, and Information Services Security Policy.

I. Purpose

The primary purpose of the Information Management Plan is to provide a framework for assessing and improving the management and use of information within ABC Health Corporation.

II. Objectives

The objectives of the information management planning process are to assess the [Company name] information needs and implement solutions. Proposed solutions should address the following topics:

A. Strengths and weaknesses of existing manual and automated systems;

B. Organization or department's type, structure, size, and complexity.

III. Planning Overview

Information system planning is performed at two levels: Strategic and Implementation. Strategic planning involves the Information Systems Executive Steering Committee who meet quarterly. The mission, strategic goals and planned systems are presented in the ABC Health Corporation. Information Systems Strategic Plan.

Implementation level planning involves project steering committees

IV. Information Services Department

ABC Health Corporation, Information Services Department (ISD) coordinates the collection, processing, and reporting of data throughout the facility to support a reliable, efficient flow of information. The ISD staff oversees the daily operation of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and assists users with training, support, and problem solving. Confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with hospital policy. ISD also assists other departments with planning and implementation of new information systems.

V. Current Hospital Information System (HIS) Environment

A. Hardware Technology

The current HIS hardware configuration consists of a [hardware vendor] [model] computer with [number] megabytes of main memory (more)

B. Software Technology

These major applications, provided by [software vendor], operate on the [hardware vendor] platform:

Application Name Date Source

Accounts Payable
Admissions/Discharge/Transfer
Billing/Accounts Receivable
Case Mix
DRG Analysis/Grouper

VI. Microcomputer (PC) System Policy

Hospital departments utilize micro computer (e.g. personal computer, PC) systems to manage information. The department manager oversees the use of PC's considering departmental information needs

VII. Security of Information

A. The hospital information systems policies and procedures include security and backup of information. The HIS applications employ User ID and security (password) codes, with assigned levels of access.

B. The Health Information Management (Medical Record) department's policies and procedures address confidentiality and security of patient information.

VIII. Information Systems Security Policy

The Information Services Department requires each user to have an individual User ID and security code to access the Hospital Information System (HIS).

The user's responsibilities include:

A. The user will obtain a User ID for HIS applications necessary to perform his/her job. The department manager must request the User ID for new employees from the Information Services Department.

1. The user must keep the User ID and security code confidential.

The Information Services Department responsibilities include:

A. Access will be assigned for the standard set of functions required for the user's job description.

B. If additional access is required, the need will be evaluated by the ISD security administrator (more)

Department Manager Responsibilities (for departments using independent systems).

A. The administration of passwords and User ID's for independent departmental systems are the responsibility of the department manage

ABC Health Corporation Information Systems
Strategic Plan

The [Company name] Information Systems Strategic Plan provides an overview of the current information systems environment and a framework for planning. The plan consists of three sections: Current Environment Assessment, Strategic Goals and Policies, and Information System Strategy.

I. Current Environment Assessment

A. Organizational Overview

The ABC Health Corporation healthcare providers include Alpha Medical Center, Beta Memorial Hospital, Gardenview skilled nursing facility, and the Wellcare Home Health agency. The ABC Health Corporation is a partner in other health care entities, including the Apple Outpatient Clinic and the Orange Surgery Center.

B. Mission Statement:

C. Business Assumptions

The Information Systems Strategic Plan is predicated on the following business assumptions for [Company name].

1. Projected increase in volume of outpatient and clinical services.

2. Ongoing pressure to lower the per unit cost for patient care.

3. Managed care will be dominant form of insurance.
   

D. Information Systems Executive Steering Committee

The Information Systems Executive Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Information Services, one Board member, and one member of the Medical Staff. The committee responsibilities include:

1. Provide long-range direction for information systems planning.

2. Review major information system strategies, plans and projects.

E. Information Services Department

The ABC Health Corporation Information Services Department (ISD) coordinates the collection, processing, and reporting of data throughout the facility to support a reliable, efficient flow of information. The ISD staff oversees the daily operation of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and assists users with training .

The mission statement of the ISD is:

To provide consistent, comprehensive and high quality service to ABC Health Corporation staff and affiliated physicians.

F. Current Systems and Applications

1. Hospital Information System (HIS) -- The current HIS hardware configuration consists of a [hardware vendor] [model] computer with [number] megabytes of main memory and [number] gigabytes of on-line disk storage. There are currently [number] attached peripheral devices consisting of CRT's, PC's, and printers. These major applications, provided by [software vendor], operate on the [hardware vendor] platform:

a. Accounts Payable

b. Admissions / Discharge / Transfer

c. Billing / Accounts Receivable / Collection.

1. Laboratory Information System (LIS) -- The current LIS hardware configuration consists of a [hardware vendor] [model] computer with [number] megabytes of main memory and [number] gigabytes of on-line disk storage.

II. Strategic Goals and Policies

The following guidelines will be applied for information system strategy decisions and planning:

A. Information technology solutions will be evaluated in terms of benefits realization, cost, and risk.

B. ABC Health Corporation will not invest in newer "leading edge" technology solutions without proven track records. Proposed new systems should be successfully installed in a significant percentage (e.g. 25% to 33%) of other hospitals.

III. Information System Strategy

This section outlines information system project plans in three categories: Approved Information Systems Plans, Potential New Information Systems, and Long Range Potential Systems.

A. Approved Information Systems

The following systems have been approved for implementation. Needs assessments have been conducted and approval received.

1. Physicians Access System

A Physician Access system will allow physician office computers to connect via modem to the hospital mainframe computer .

B. Potential New Information Systems

The following systems are under consideration for future implementation. Needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis will be conducted.

1. Clinical Information System

A Clinical Information System (a.k.a. Point-of-Care System, CIS) will facilitate information gathering and access for clinicians. The system will help provide clinical pathways and care plans to standardize care. It will also support graphical work stations and mobile devices such as pen computers. Applications will include:

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ABC Health Corporation has an competitive advantage that can easily achieved their setting goals.With the use of MIS Strategic Plan they can earn more productivity and management can cope with long system development time.MIS Strategic Plan can can easily achieved goals in specific time.