Research information management systems to evaluate and select technologies appropriate to a particular healthcare setting.

HTHS310 JO

Healthcare Informational Literacy Systems Management

I researched several clinical information systems to determine which would be the most appropriate for our facility. After researching Cerner, Meditech, and Epic I determined this was the best option for us. It is easy to use, though, and retains information until it is moved to another folder. I had to create a PowerPoint demonstrating the different programs their pros and cons and finally persuade the Board to choose Epic.

In this portfolio, I had to determine how the cardiology clinic fared both in the positive and the negative in two subsequent years. All of this was presented in an Excel spreadsheet that I had to throughout the course update and finally submit. I also had to do weekly reflections demonstrating what I had discovered that week in the course of the cardiology’s finances. One strong demonstrating factor was the amount that was spent on low-income patients. It showed how a medical facility must have accountability for all members of the community.

I had to choose a topic that would affect not only the employees but myself. I chose stressors in the workplace. Again, through extensive research and interviewing my co-workers, I was able to see how working in a hospital is not only physically but mentally exhausting. It was up to me to attempt to discover ways of reducing the stressors not only by hiring employees but how by retaining current ones.

One major downfall in the managerial setting is a lack of social awareness which can lead to labor issues. As a manager, I was to create a PowerPoint demonstrating the various types of employees that may work for a corporation. I was also to reflect upon this situation and how I would need to approach it to avoid conflict. I had a scenario showing how if an employee(s) is disrespectful to another employee I would handle it.

I had to complete scenarios that allowed me to determine how to best approach new situations. It demonstrated to me that different communities whether they be ethical or professional bring new concepts to the table. I discovered by researching new professional communities that I could contribute to Egg. a hospital board. The importance of the continuing need for education was demonstrated and the need to continue to research and never stagnate.

I demonstrated through PowerPoint slides and voice-over how my previous interactions could be carried over to future situations. By giving examples of how I had dealt with, for example, situations with a difficult employee I was able to show how I handled it in the past and how I could improve on it in the future. I also researched various techniques used to handle what may be a difficult situation(s). In this project, I was taught how to speak professionally and confidently without the use of stumbling block words.