Measure IT strategies and capabilities to drive adoption and improve outcomes
The world of healthcare is constantly changing, and technology is at the forefront of this continued transformation. As organizations grapple with the complexities of digital adoption, cybersecurity, and sustainable operations, HIMSS’ Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM) has been updated to meet your needs and provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance. I did. With Cisco, healthcare leaders can use INFRAM not only as an assessment tool, but also to drive change, reduce risk, and ensure technology investments improve care delivery and clinical outcomes.
New features in INFRAM
Recently, HIMSS has focused not only on infrastructure capabilities, but also on IT strategy, evaluating technology adoption by internal stakeholders and measuring the direct impact of infrastructure investments on clinical outcomes and operations. INFRAM has been revised as follows. This allows organizations to understand whether the functionality of their infrastructure is aligned with their overall goals. This update takes a closer look at the effectiveness of your technology investments and identifies opportunities for improvement.
New INFRAM domain
The updated version of INFRAM addresses five key aspects of healthcare infrastructure:
- Cyber security: Because data breaches are occurring more frequently and can have a greater impact on patient care and hospital operations than ever before, INFRAM is committed to establishing robust cybersecurity practices, using AI for rapid recovery. AI) and aligning an organization’s efforts to minimize future risks. This domain enables organizations to understand their current capabilities in everything from network identity to endpoint security.
- IT management and performance: Systematic performance support and change management are critical to meeting service level agreements. INFRAM leverages technology to help reduce incidents and maintain high service standards. This helps hospitals understand their current IT capabilities across transportation, wireless, collaboration, and data centers, from location-based services to cloud usage strategies.
- Passed: It’s important to not just install innovative technologies, but to integrate and optimize them to maximize efficiency. INFRAM enables patients, clinicians, staff, IT, and leaders to fully benefit from technological advances.
- result: Perhaps most importantly, INFRAM provides a framework to align IT investments with clinical, financial, and operational goals, ensuring measurable contributions to organizational goals.
- sustainability: Healthcare organizations are not exempt from the global call for environmental responsibility. INFRAM helps develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon footprints and align healthcare and green initiatives.
Benefits for medical leaders
INFRAM enables healthcare leaders to:
- Measuring value: Take an evidence-based approach to investing, gain critical buy-in, and gain recognition for results.
- Gap Analysis: Identify and address friction points in infrastructure development for customized strategic investments.
- Cybersecurity risk planning and mitigation: Adopt a proactive, best-practice approach to cybersecurity and establish a clear plan of action in the event of a breach.
- Build governance to accelerate adoption: Ensure technology governance that maximizes value and supports care teams to deliver optimal outcomes.
- Align your progress – INFRAM provides a structured approach to assessing your hospital’s infrastructure, and Cisco helps ensure it aligns with your organization’s goals. This enables cohesion between management, clinical teams, operational teams, and IT teams.
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INFRAM is more than just an evaluation tool. It is a strategic ally for healthcare organizations looking to leverage the power of technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency. As healthcare continues to evolve, INFRAM provides a structured path to navigate the complexities of digital transformation with confidence and clarity. To learn more about how INFRAM can enhance your organization’s technology infrastructure and improve business outcomes, contact the CX Healthcare team today.
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