Explain how you would evaluate the required items and the vendor information so that you would be sure to make a wise and informed system selection using multiple forms of research.

Implementing Health Information Systems; SDLC

As Director of Health Information for a large health system, you have been tasked as a key leader in the selection and implementation of a new electronic health record (EHR) system for the organization.

The CEO and Board of Directors has asked that you address key issues related to the process of selecting and adopting an EHR system. Please follow the instructions below in completion of this assignment.

1. Choose either the RFI and/or RFP for the systems selection process to base your work on. Select at least five (5) content elements of the RFI and/or RFP that you would need to include in order to assist in the selection process.

2. List 5 items that you would require in a vendor contract for an EHR. Explain how you would evaluate these items and the vendor information so that you would be sure to make a wise and informed system selection.

3. Conduct an internet search for “EHR contract negotiation” and determine important leadership skills for contract negotiations. Write 1–2 paragraphs describing what you have learned and how you would implement these necessary skills.

MAKE SURE::

● Determine at least five (5) content elements of the RFI and/or RFP that you would need to include in order to assist in the selection process.

● Create a list of five items that you would require in a vendor contract for an EHR.

● Explain how you would evaluate the required items and the vendor information so that you would be sure to make a wise and informed system selection using multiple forms of research.

● Determine important leadership skills for contract negotiations.
Describe how you would use these skills in an EHR contract negotiation using multiple examples and supporting details.