Speaker Name(s): Tanya Townsend, Mary T. Krueger
Description: As organizations have tried to embrace information technology, they have struggled to move from the paper to electronic transactions. Existing processes that do well to support activities based upon paper records fail to efficiently support the digital transfer of information. A few organizations have designed and built their hospitals, including the layout and infrastructure of the building, around the capabilities and requirements of information technology to obtain the greatest benefit. In this session attendees will: * Explore the considerations in designing a fully digital hospital * Understand the potential benefits "IT friendly" workflows offer * Learn about the challenges of introducing new technology