Gap Analysis Plan And Visio Draft

The process of comparing the current state of a system or workflow and to the desired, future state of the workflow, and then formulating preliminary ideas about how to move from the current to the future is known as a gap analysis. There are several different ways to collect information about an identified problem and potential solution, including observations, interviews, oral surveys, questionnaires, and existing data, tests.

 

 

 

 

 

This week you will begin crafting a Gap Analysis Plan to acquire information about a specific workflow issue in your organization or in one with which you are familiar.

 

Note: Your workflow issue MUST be related to the implementation or optimization of electronic health records (EHRs) in the organization in order to connect to meaningful use and the HITECH Act. If the organization currently uses an EHR system, your workflow issue should be related to an inefficiency or problem with how the EHR system is used. If the organization does not yet have an EHR system, your workflow issue should be related to an inefficiency or problem that could be solved by implementing an EHR system.

 

 

 

 

 

To prepare for Part 1 of the Course Project:

 

  • Identify the workflow issue you would like to explore throughout your Course Project. This should be a specific task about which you have sufficient content knowledge and access to describe and analyze in detail. Your workflow issue MUST be related to EHRs and be significantly tied to one or more meaningful use objectives. The workflow issue may be related to either the optimization of an existing EHR system or the implementation of an entirely new EHR system.
  • Establish your goals for conducting your gap analysis. These goals describe why you are conducting the gap analysis, the workflow issue you are pinpointing, and what you hope to accomplish in examining this issue.
  • Determine how you will collect data about the current workflow you are exploring for the Course Project. For example, you may choose to observe people as they move through the workflow, ask people about their experiences, confer with managers and leaders about their involvement, refer to your organization’s training manual or other informative documents, etc. Be sure to use more than one data-collection method and observe or consult with more than one person to ensure that the information you gather is balanced.

    Note: If you are not currently working in a health care organization, you must locate an organization in your area and obtain informal permission to speak with and observe individuals. Consult your Instructor if you have questions on how to proceed.

     

 

  • Participate in the Week 4 Discussion and review the comments made by your colleagues and the Instructor on your preliminary workflow issue. Revise your workflow issue and data-collection methods as appropriate.
  • After you have revised your workflow issue, begin composing your Gap Analysis Plan paper using the requirements outlined below
  • As you write your paper, begin drafting the current-state workflow based on your preliminary knowledge (no outside information needed) in Visio. Include a swimlane showing, to the best of your knowledge, who is responsible for each step in the workflow. Use standard modeling symbols for workflow depicted in the Dennis, Wixom, and Roth text and the “Workflow Assessment for Health IT Toolkit” in the Week 4 Learning Resources.

    Note:The primary purpose of the draft is to ensure that you are comfortable working with Visio. At this point, no outside sources are needed; your draft should be based only on your preliminary knowledge about the workflow. This exercise is mainly for practice, so your draft should be simple rather than detailed at this stage. In Week 6, you and your colleagues will conduct a peer review of one another’s workflow drafts. You will use the feedback you receive to revise and refine your draft before your first formal Visio deliverable is due in Week 7.

     

     

    To complete Part 1 of the Course Project:

     

 

1.      Write a 3- to 4-page Gap Analysis Plan that addresses the following:

 

    • Identify the workflow issue you will be exploring in the Course Project (Incomplete Medication Reconciliation, see attached file). Explain how this workflow issue is tied to EHRs. Identify the specific meaningful use objective(s) related to the workflow issue.
    • List 3 goals you have set for your gap analysis and what you hope to accomplish by examining the workflow you selected.
    • Describe your methods of data collection and the individuals you will observe, consult, and/or interview. Include any relevant narrative statements, checklists, interview questions, or other tools you will use to collect data.
    • Explain how you will minimize disruption in the workflow during observations and how you will avoid bias as you conduct your gap analysis.
    • Describe how you will record, quantify, and analyze the data you collect. Explain how you will establish baseline metrics to normalize data from different sources of information.

 

2.      In a reference list, cite a minimum of four scholarly references (with APA citations) that you used to create your Gap Analysis Plan.

 

3.      Post a draft of your current-state workflow in Visio. Your Visio draft should include your preliminary knowledge about the primary steps and activities within your workflow. In addition, include a swimlane showing who is responsible for each step, and use the appropriate diagramming symbols within your Visio draft.

 

 

 

 

 

Required Readings

 

 

 

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

 

  • Chapter 15, “The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Informatics”

     

    This chapter explores the components of electronic health records and explains their significance in patient care. The authors evaluate the political facets of implementing these records and project how their implementation will benefit health care as a whole.

     

    Dennis, A., Wixom, B. H., & Roth, R. M. (2015). Systems analysis and design (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

 

  • Chapter 3, “Requirements Determination” (pp. 81–115)

     

    Adherence to business requirements is important during a project. It is integral to plan the project with said requirements in mind. In this chapter, the authors demonstrate the processes of familiarizing one’s self with requirements and implementing them in the project plan.

     

    Helmers, S. (2011). Microsoft Visio 2010 step by step. Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly.

 

  • Chaper 1, “A Visual Orientation to a Visual Product” (pp. 1–36)

     

    This introductory chapter walks the user through the basic desktop and tools necessary to get started in using Microsoft Visio. It provides instructions on the Visio ribbon, explores the drawing window, and offers tips on using and manipulating the variety of shapes available.

     

  • Chapter 2, “Creating a New Drawing” (pp. 37–68)

     

    This chapter outlines the steps necessary for actually creating a drawing, and covers such topics as selecting the correct shape, connecting shapes, and using the Auto features.

     

    Bayer, S., Petsoulas, C., Cox, B., Honeyman, A., & Barlow, J. (2010). Facilitating stroke care planning through simulation modelling. Health Informatics Journal, 16(2), 129–143.

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

    This article provides an example of how workflow can be used to improve the level of health care being provided. In this particular case, data analysis and modeling were used to determine the optimal workflow for dealing with stroke patients.

    Campbell, E. M, Guappone, K. P., Sittig, D. F., Dykstra, R. H., & Ash, J. S. (2009). Computerized provider order entry adoption: Implications for clinical workflow. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 24(1), 21–26.

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

    This article assesses the impact of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) on clinical workflow. The mass adoption of advanced data capture and access methods can effect change in both positive and negative ways, so care needs to be taken in the design phase to provide a user friendly system.

     

    Crosson, J. C., Etz, R. S., Wu, S., Straus, S. G., Eisenman, D., & Bell, D. S. (2011). Meaningful use of electronic prescribing in 5 exemplar primary care practices. Annals of Family Medicine, 9(5), 392–397.

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

    One benefit of the widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) is the opportunity to have electronic prescription capabilities. This article suggests practices that will help ensure e-prescribing that is high quality, efficient, and safe.

     

    Effken, J. A., & Carrington, J. (2011). Communication and the electronic health record: Challenges to achieving the meaningful use standard. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 15(2).

    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

    Transitioning into a heavier use of health IT requires the adoption of more effective means of applying and deriving meaning from the data available. This article addresses the optimal relationship between user/IT communication and proper use of EHRs for achieving high-quality patient care.

     

    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved October 22, 2012, from http://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit

     This web page provides a number of resources that examine how to plan, design, implement, and use workflows and how to analyze current systems to ensure optimum workflow.

     

 

Optional Resources

 

 

 

There are a wide variety of online tutorials available to assist you with using Visio. Below are two you might consider, as needed:

 

 

 

Microsoft. (2011). The Visio 2010 MVP sessions. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/

 

 This free resource, developed by Microsoft, provides video tutorials in the use of all aspects of Visio 2010.

 

 

 

Edson, D. (2011). Visio 2010 essential training. Retrieved from http://www.lynda.com/Visio-2010-tutorials/Essential-Training/75921-2.html

 

 This series of videos provides detailed instruction on all aspects of Visio use. This resource requires a paid subscription.

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Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, including a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words. Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source. One or two-sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words. I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

  • Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately. In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies. Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work). Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

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Familiarize yourself with the APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in Loud-cloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required). Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation. I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

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I discourage over-utilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Master’s level and deduct points accordingly. As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content. It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

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