Application: Sustainable and Effective Use of Health Care Information Systems

Application: Sustainable and Effective Use of Health Care Information Systems


Once an information system is implemented, it is important that an organization’s leadership demonstrate a continued commitment to that system through rigorous and routine support and maintenance. An effective information technology governance structure supports the continual monitoring, upkeep, and enhancement of an organization’s systems, thereby extending their functional life and promoting their continued relevance and usability.

To prepare for this Application Assignment, using the Walden Library database, conduct a literature review on the sustainable and effective use of information systems. A literature review should be a summary and critical evaluation of scholarly articles, books, dissertations, and conference proceedings. The Walden Library and academic, government, or professional association Web sites are indispensable resources. Then, review the perspectives on this topic that were offered by the presenters in this weeks course media.

To complete this Application Assignment, write a 1- to 2-page paper describing at least two of the processes and techniques that a health care organization can employ to promote the sustainable and effective use of its information systems by its staff and by its health care providers.

Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this weeks Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. To ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct, refer to APA Style: .

Submit your Application Assignment by Day 6.