Now, more than ever, Information Technology is being viewed as a key strategic asset for achieving high standards of quality and cost control within the healthcare industry. IT Strategic plans must include provisions for supporting seamless integration and secure access to patient data at any point in care among providers offering a variety of services from many locations.
IT strategic planning
SMART Plan develops a IT Strategic Plan that supports your organization’s business objectives, satisfies user needs and enhances the delivery of patient care. It includes all of the services listed in the SMART Assessment plus more. Your plan would include:
- User Assessment
- Technology Assessment
- Gap Analysis
- System Priorities
- System Alternatives
- Implementation Timeline
- Resource Requirements (Staff, Costs, Facilities)
- Financial Projections (5-Year)
In addition to providing the foundation for an iterative IT planning process, SMART Plan satisfies the IT portion of the JCAHO IM requirements.
