Discussion: The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle

In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in your own experience, exclusion of nurse contributions when implementing systems can have dire consequences.

In this Discussion, you will consider the role you might play in systems development and the ramifications of not being an active participant in systems development.

To Prepare:

Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as presented in the Resources.
Reflect on your own healthcare organization and consider any steps your healthcare organization goes through when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system.
Consider what a nurse might contribute to decisions made at each stage of the SDLC when planning for new health information technology.

Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving nurses in each stage of the SDLC when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain how the inclusion of nurses may help address these issues. Then, explain whether you had any input in the selection and planning of new health information technology systems in your nursing practice or healthcare organization and explain potential impacts of being included or not in the decision-making process. Be specific and provide examples.

Required Readings

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT evaluation toolkit and evaluation measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit

Resources:

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)

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https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference

https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit

Required resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8

https://digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit

https://digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference

Discussion Rubric

Assignment Rubric

DEVELOP A 2- TO 3-PAGE ROLE DESCRIPTION FOR A GRADUATE-LEVEL NURSE TO GUIDE HIS/HER PARTICIPATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM. THE ROLE DESCRIPTION SHOULD BE BASED ON THE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE (SDLC) STAGES AND TASKS AND SHOULD CLEARLY DEFINE HOW THIS INDIVIDUAL WILL PARTICIPATE IN AND IMPACT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

· PLANNING AND REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION

· ANALYSIS

· DESIGN OF THE NEW SYSTEM

· IMPLEMENTATION

· POST-IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT—

Excellent 77 (77%) – 85 (85%)An accurate and fully developed role description is provided for the Assignment and fully supports the guidance of a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

The responses accurately and thoroughly define in detail a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail the impacts of a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

Includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed sources and 2 or more course resources.

Good 68 (68%) – 76 (76%)

A role description is provided for the Assignment and supports the guidance of a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

The responses define a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

The responses explain the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

Includes: 2 peer-reviewed sources and 2 course resources.

Fair 60 (60%) – 67 (67%) Role of Nurse in Information System Development Implementation

A vague or inaccurate role description is provided for the Assignment and vaguely or inaccurately provides guidance to a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.

The responses defining the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague or inaccurate.

The responses explaining the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague or inaccurate.

Includes: 1 peer-reviewed source and 1 course resource.

Poor 0 (0%) – 59 (59%)

A vague and inaccurate role description is provided for the Assignment which does not provide guidance to a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC, or are missing.

The responses defining the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague and inaccurate, or are missing.

The responses explaining the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague and inaccurate, or are missing.

Includes: 1 or fewer resources.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATION:

PARAGRAPHS MAKE CLEAR POINTS THAT SUPPORT WELL DEVELOPED IDEAS, FLOW LOGICALLY, AND DEMONSTRATE CONTINUITY OF IDEAS. SENTENCES ARE CAREFULLY FOCUSED–NEITHER LONG AND RAMBLING NOR SHORT AND LACKING SUBSTANCE.—

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – ENGLISH WRITING STANDARDS:

CORRECT GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, AND PROPER PUNCTUATION—

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Role of Nurse in Information System Development Implementation

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – THE PAPER FOLLOWS CORRECT APA FORMAT FOR TITLE PAGE, HEADINGS, FONT, SPACING, MARGINS, INDENTATIONS, PAGE NUMBERS, RUNNING HEAD, PARENTHETICAL/IN-TEXT CITATIONS, AND REFERENCE LIST.—

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct APA format with no errors.

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.