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Implementation of electronic health records and eligibility for stimulus funding are likely to be compromised by IT staffing deficiencies in more than half of healthcare organizations, according to CHIME survey results.

IT staffing shortages will put projects at risk and negatively impact healthcare organizations’ chances of implementing EHRs successfully, according to results of a recent CHIME survey.

CIOs who responded to the survey said IT staffing deficiencies will possibly (51 percent) or definitely (10 percent) affect their chances to implement an EHR and receive stimulus funding. The most glaring need for healthcare organizations is for trained personnel who can implement clinical records software.

Sue Schade, VP and CIO, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said working with local colleges will pay dividends down the road, but do little to help the staffing pain of today. "It’s a long-term investment — you’re not going to be able to get people through the training programs that are associated with ARRA funding if they are new to the workforce and have them be really effective in a short period of time."

Mike Ward, SVP and CIO, Covenant Health, said staff augmentation services will likely yield little relief. "One of the first things I’ve done is try to go to the consulting market, but that also has been challenging. The vendors and consultants are going through the same challenges — there’s a lot of activity, high demand, and what I’m finding is it’s very difficult to find qualified resources. You can hire people, but they just don’t have the experience and the background."

Robust infrastructure is key to 24/7 uptime in the healthcare field

As such, the CHIME survey found more than 70 percent of respondents reported their organizations lack staff to implement clinical applications. Additionally, CIOs expressed growing concern about retaining current staff as pressures mount to quickly implement clinical systems. Some 76 percent of respondents said they were concerned about retaining current IT staff, while 24 percent said they had no such concerns.

George "Buddy" Hickman, EVP and CIO, Albany Medical Center, said retention strategies must be multi-faceted. "We did some things like surveying the workforce in IS to try to appreciate the sorts of things that would keep them satisfied in the roles they are in, and you’ll not be surprised to know that it’s a lot more than just money."

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Our client is seeking two contract Project Managers who are responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provide a single point of contact for those projects. Take projects from original definitions through final deployment. Defines project scope and objectives, and ensures adherence to quality standards. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones, adjusting project plans, and/or resources to meet the needs of the project. Coordinates communication with all areas of the department that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. This position is temporary and ends on 4/15/2011.

POSITION SCOPE: responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provide a single point of contact for those projects. Take projects from original definitions through final deployment. Defines project scope and objectives, and ensures adherence to quality standards. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones, adjusting project plans, and/or resources to meet the needs of the project. Coordinates communication with all areas of the department that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Candidate must live in the DFW area.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE OF CANDIDATE:

a. 7 to 10 years of IT work experience, including 4 or more years managing projects

b. Experience with projects in multiple technologies and infrastructure functions preferred

EDUCATION:

a. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field or equivalent work experience

b. Project Management Certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is desirable.

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