Week 1

Information Systems Operations and Analysis

Part 1

Discussion Prompt 1-3 Paragraphs

Is there a difference between reengineering and continuous improvement in relation to information systems in a healthcare setting? Explain your answer.

Part 2

Week 1 Assignment: Create Your Department/Institution

Each week, the course assignments will build on one another to result in a culminating project as the signature assignment in Week 8. This first assignment will set the stage for this project. Be mindful that each week’s assignment is part of the final project that will show how you have met the course learning objectives for BUS 225. Throughout this course, you will integrate various concepts and practices into this signature example.

In a one- to two-page written response, create an imaginary healthcare department or institution where you would like to be the administrator/manager to use throughout this course. You may choose to lead a department in a large healthcare organization, or you may choose to be the administrator of a smaller healthcare entity such as an ambulatory surgery center, walk-in ambulatory care center, or a long-term care memory care center. Be sure to include:

• The name of the department/institution you created
• An explanation as to why you chose the department/institution
• How you see your role within the organization
• Potential areas of concern for the organization’s information systems operations
• Potential areas of strength for the organization’s information systems operations