Session 2: Case 1 Assignment

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  • Points 100
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Case 4: Strategic IS Planning for the Hospital ED Pg. 603-606

Questions to be used as a basis for your solution or recommendation.

  • Outline the steps you would take to initiate a strategic planning process for improving the ED information system. How will you ensure that this plan is in alignment with the hospital’s and department’s overall strategic plans?
  • Multiple factors have contributed to the current state of the ED at Newcastle Hospital and are listed in the case. Which of these do you think will be the most difficult to overcome? Why?
  • The new CEO has good insight into the ED issues. Assuming that his assessment of the situation is accurate, discuss how his continued support could affect the outcome of any ED IS strategic plan.
  • Assume the CEO has appointed you to spearhead the ED IS strategic planning effort. What are the first steps you will take? Outline a general plan of action for the next three months. Indicate, by title, whom you would involve in the process. Explain your choices.
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