What factor do you consider to be the greatest impediment to achieving system interoperability within and between health care organizations? Why?
computer science
Description
For health care providers and organizations around the world, the achievement of system interoperability is an ever-present consideration and a constant challenge in their selection and implementation of health information technology solutions. Ideally, the technology solution that is chosen and put into use will work in concert with present and evolving standards and processes, but there are a number of factors that can slow or even prevent altogether the achievement of system harmony and integration.
To prepare for this Discussion, review this week's Resources.
RESOURCES:
https://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/managed/WAL/NSEI/6600/07/WAL_NSEI6600_07_B_EN.pdf- Chapter 14, “Information Networks and Information Exchange”
This chapter in the text examines important issues related to systems integration and interoperability. It identifies key points for consideration during the integration process, including factors that can impede the process. It also discusses the important role that standards play in the integration process as well as the long term operability of systems.
- Article: Hammond, W. (2004). The role of standards in electronic prescribing. Health Affairs, 23, 325–327. Retrieved from http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=15592361&site=ehost-live&scope=site
post a comprehensive response to the following:
• What factor do you consider to be the greatest impediment to achieving system interoperability within and between health care organizations? Why?
• Which type of clinical system or administrative system do you think would particularly benefit from interoperability? Why?
