Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2016
Publication Title
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
DOI
10.1097/PHH.0000000000000444
ISSN
1550-5022
Abstract
Objective and Methods: The objective of this case study was to describe the process and outcomes of a small local health department's (LHD's) strategy to build and use information systems. The case study is based on a review of documents and semi-structured interviews with key informants in the Pomperaug District Health Department. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed.
Results and Conclusions: The case study here suggests that small LHDs can use a low-resource, incremental strategy to build information systems for improving departmental effectiveness and efficiency. Specifically, we suggest that the elements for this department's success were simple information systems, clear vision, consistent leadership, and the involvement, training, and support of staff.
Recommended Citation
Lovelace, Kay, Gulzar H. Shah.
2016.
"An Iterative, Low-Cost Strategy to Building Information Systems Allows a Small Jurisdiction Local Health Department to Increase Efficiencies and Expand Services."
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 22 (Supplement 6): S95-S100.
doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000000444
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/health-policy-facpubs/154
Comments
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