First and foremost, technology solutions must work to meet the needs of the system overall.
Pam Banchy, RN. CIO of Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. "Be sure to understand the business needs of the organization. My professional experience as a nurse has enhanced my ability to be effective in understanding the needs of the organization and provide leadership for our IT services. By staying engaged from a clinical and business perspective as CIO, I feel I can provide technology solutions that assist with those caring directly for the patient. To understand healthcare is critical for the success of the CIO and learning that early in your career and staying current with changes in the delivery model is beneficial."
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