Selection and Acquisition Paper

Include the following parts to complete the Selection and Acquisition Paper:

Part I Information Technology application:
1) Clinical, Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Part II How application is applied:
Include the following information about when an Information Technology application is considered:
a) Needs assessment of facility
(1) Why would it be purchased
b) Cost of system
c) Regulation implications
d) Any barriers or obstacles
(1) Money
(2) Training
(3) Staffing issues
(4) Making changes
e) Fraud and waste issues
(1) Identity theft
(2) Security

Part III Implication:
a) List the steps needed to implement a new system into a facility
b) A timeline of how long it will take to be implemented