Discussion 3

Description

Perform your own research regarding Healthcare IT systems and answer the questions below.

• Identify characteristics of an effective HIT system.
• Define and cite examples of usability, configurability, scalability, and reliability in HIT systems.
• Explain sources of HIT facilitated errors and suggest realistic solutions.
• Based on your research, how does the above help increase patient safety, patient outcomes, and data collection?

• In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread.
• Your response should include elements such as follow-up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on points made.
• See the rubric for specific grading criteria.