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Having to sort through and prioritize hundreds of optimization requests can feel like working on a high-speed conveyor belt. But there are ways to slow it down, says Katie Foster, who talks about OhioHealth’s new intake process.
Relying solely on technology during the processes of placing and carrying orders is like relying solely on a navigation system when driving, says Katie Foster, who explains the key role of critical thinking.
Michael Elley weighs the pros and cons of being at both large and small organizations, how the CIO role has evolved in the past decade, and why it’s not realistic to create 5-year plans in today’s world.
One of the many lessons OhioHealth has learned by collaborating with other industries? The more flexibility and power organizations give consumers, the better relationship will be, says Michael Elley.
The factor that plays the biggest role in determining a project’s success? Having a staff that’s invested and engaged, says Michael Elley. The best way to ensure that? By having both operations and IT take the lead.
