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Chapter 8.0 System Implementation Plan N/A

8.1 Resource Requirements

The hardware and software requirements for building a patient record information system vary depending on your operating system and the digital platforms for which you are developing. In this document, we will discuss the hardware and software requirements for installing a patient record information system on various devices and platforms.

8.1.1 Hardware Requirements

The first option is to install desktop computers which will be fixed to one location, hardwired, and stationary. Since they’ve been used in business for so long, the main advantages with desktops are that they’re low cost, installation & support are relatively simple, and there are numerous well-established vendors to choose from. The drawbacks with desktops are that they take up more space than laptop computers, usually require the purchase of additional equipment and they’re stationary.

The second option is to employ laptops which give you and your staff more flexibility. The advantages include easy connection to both wireless and traditional local area networks, better maneuverability to allow patients to see onscreen information, and portability should you need to move with the patient from one area of your practice to another. One distinct disadvantage of using laptops is that they can be quite heavy, especially when carried numerous times throughout the day. Also, in terms of maintenance, repairs tend to be a bit more expensive with laptops, and you may need to send them to a repair center.

8.1.2 Software Requirements

8.1.3 Human Resource Requirements N/A

8.2 Implementation Plan 8.2.1 Site Preparation 8.2.2 Personnel Training 8.2.3 System Conversion 8.2.4 Data Conversion 8.2.5 Implementation Schedule