Discussion: The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle
Discussion: The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle
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Discussion: The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle
In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in
the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not
always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have
observed in your own experience, exclusion of nurse contributions when implementing systems can have
dire consequences.
In this Discussion, you will consider the role you might play in systems development and the
ramifications of not being an active participant in systems development.
To Prepare:
Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as presented in the Resources.
Reflect on your own healthcare organization and consider any steps your healthcare organization
goes through when purchasing and implementing a new health information technology system.
Consider what a nurse might contribute to decisions made at each stage of the SDLC when
planning for new health information technology.
By Day 3 of Week 9
Post a description of what you believe to be the consequences of a healthcare organization not involving
nurses in each stage of the SDLC when purchasing and implementing a new health information
technology system. Provide specific examples of potential issues at each stage of the SDLC and explain
how the inclusion of nurses may help address these issues. Then, explain whether you had any input in
the selection and planning of new health information technology systems in your nursing practice or
healthcare organization and explain potential impacts of being included or not in the decision-making
process. Be specific and provide examples.
By Day 6 of Week 9
Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days, by offering additional thoughts
regarding the examples shared, SDLC-related issues, and ideas on how the inclusion of nurses might have
impacted the example described by your colleagues.
*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 9 Discussion Rubric
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Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 9
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 9 Discussion
Learning Resources
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.).
Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision
Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT evaluation toolkit and evaluation
measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from
https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-
and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit.
Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-
resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit
Required Media
Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Systems development life cycle (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Interoperability, Standards, and Security [Video file]. Baltimore,
MD: Author.
Accessible player
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Managing Health Information Technology [Video file].
Baltimore, MD: Author.
Accessible player
