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Public Health Providers' Perceptions Of Electronic Health Records In A Disaster, Sherhonda Yvette Harper
Public Health Providers' Perceptions Of Electronic Health Records In A Disaster, Sherhonda Yvette Harper
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The introduction of federal initiatives and incentives regarding health information technology fostered a movement towards the adoption of electronic health records (EHR). Implementation of EHRs sparked discussions among healthcare providers, patients, and others about the benefits or challenges of the move from the traditional paper method to the electronic version in healthcare settings. A knowledge gap in research involving the usefulness of EHRs and their impact to the delivery of care in other settings exists. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore public health providers' perceptions of the meaningful use of EHRs in a disaster setting. Study participants …
The Effects Of Computer Crimes On The Management Of Disaster Recovery, Tim Gene Proffitt
The Effects Of Computer Crimes On The Management Of Disaster Recovery, Tim Gene Proffitt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The effects of a technology disaster on an organization can include a prolonged disruption, loss of reputation, monetary damages, and the inability to remain in business. Although much is known about disaster recovery and business continuance, not much research has been produced on how businesses can leverage other technology frameworks to assist information technology disaster recovery. The problem was the lack of organizational knowledge to recover from computer crime interruptions given the maturity level of existing disaster recovery programs. The purpose of this Delphi study was to understand how disaster recovery controls and processes can be modified to improve response …