Stage 1 Assignment Instructions

Using the case study, the overview above, Course Content readings, and external resources, develop your Introduction and Section I: Organizational Analysis and Requirements.Recommended lengths for each section are provided and you should be sure to include all pertinent information.

Introduction– briefly describe (at a high level) the organization in the Case Study; provide a context for the rest of the document.(one to two paragraphs)

I.Organizational Analysis and Requirements

A.Introduction – Introduction to this section describing what is included. (3-4 sentences)

B.Strategic Use of Technology – Using the Strategic Goals section of the Case Study, list three strategic goals that have been identified by the Midtown Family Clinic, and that can be supported with an EHR system.For each, explain how an EHR system can be used to support the goal.(Introductory sentence and list of three strategic goals with one to two strong sentences that explain how an EHR system would support the strategic goal and justify your position with specifics from the Case Study.)

1.Strategic Goal 1 and explanation:

2.Strategic Goal 2 and explanation:

3.Strategic Goal 3 and explanation:

C.Components of an Information System – An information system is comprised of people, technology, processes (or organizational components), and data.Explain each of the following in relationship to an EHR system to support the Midtown Family Clinic:

1.People – List the people who would use the new EHR system by name and role, and identify two things that person needs (functions) the system to do to help them with their job.(Provide an introductory sentence for Section C, and a sentence on people followed by a list of the people who will use the system and their roles.)

A. Person 1 and role, and two functions

B. Person 2 and role, and two functions

C. Person 3 and role, and two functions

2.Organizational Processes – list three processes that are used at the Clinic that would be supported by an EHR system and explain how the processes would be improved using an EHR system.(Provide an introductory sentence and list/explanation of three processes.)

A. Process 1 and how it would be improved

B. Process 1 and how it would be improved

C. Process 1 and how it would be improved

3.Data – The new EHR system will need to collect, store and process data. An example of needed data is “Name of Patient.” The case study provides insight into the kinds of data that will be needed.First, insert an introductory opening sentence for this section.Then identify ten (10) critical data items for this EHR system solution.(Provide an introductory sentence and copy the table and insert information within.)

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D.Functional Requirements – The next step is to identify the essential requirements for the EHR system.Review the processes and data items you listed above and create a list of ten (10) requirements. Each requirement is one sentence in length and addresses one thing the system must do.The requirements are documented in a table, as shown below.For a full requirement specification, there will be many requirements statements; you only need to provide ten. The requirements should be derived from the Case Study; an analyst should not “invent” requirements.(Provide an introductory sentence and copy the table and insert information within.)

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E. Summary – briefly summarize the content of this section and tie the information together for the reader.(3-4 sentences)