1. In your experience, what are the biggest challenges to achieving sustainability in health information systems, and how can they be addressed?
Based on my experience, financial factors are the biggest influence on adopting an EHIS in hospitals. The initial investment is substantial, covering not just the system cost but also infrastructure upgrades, training for staff, and ongoing maintenance. To ensure the EHIS is sustainable, hospital administrators requires careful budget allocation to cover these expenses over time. Without adequate financial planning and support, the implementation and long-term viability of an EHIS can be impacted.
2: How have EHIS been designed to adapt to changing needs and technologies in your experience? If you haven’t encountered this, what features do you think are important for adaptability?
The EHIS can adapt to changing needs and technology by using a user-friendly design. For example, to ensure the new system is effective for nurses, fostering regular communication between users (nursing staff) and developers is essential so that developer know the needs of nurses. Moreover, when launching new systems or functions, users must participate in providing feedback to developers. Additionally, user requirements need to be clear to ensure developers understand the objectives, so the EHIS works effectively and sustainably.