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Part 1 - Maintenance and Support Plan Use Microsoft® Word to develop a 3- to 4-page Healthy Care Community HIT Maintenance and Support Plan that the IT Support Desk will use once the new Pharmacy Medication Synchronization component is implemented. Include the following in your plan: Procedures for the IT Support Team to obtain, track, and prioritize user feedback related to performance, usability issues, and improvement opportunities Procedures to ensure the occurrence of regular, proactive reviews to improve performance and usability optimization Troubleshooting guidelines the IT Support Team can use to identify causes and potential solutions to performance and security issues Part 2 - HIT Architecture Diagram Revision Revise your proposed Healthy Care Community HIT Architecture Diagram from your Week Three Healthy Care Community Installation Plan individual assignment (the full network diagram, not the one focused on the Pharmacy Medication Synchronization solution). Incorporate the following: Information learned this related to usability, improvements, and troubleshooting ALL REFERENCE DOCS WILL BE INCLUDED ONCE CONFIRMED

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Introduction

The implementation of a new Pharmacy Medication Synchronization (MedSync) component within Healthy Care Community's Health Information Technology (HIT) system necessitates a comprehensive maintenance and support plan to ensure optimal performance, usability, security, and continuous improvement. An effective maintenance and support plan not only guarantees steady operation but also fosters proactive identification and resolution of issues that could impact patient safety and care quality. This paper details the procedures for feedback management, performance review, troubleshooting guidelines, and a revised HIT architecture diagram informed by recent usability and troubleshooting insights.

Part 1: Maintenance and Support Plan

Feedback Management Procedures

A critical aspect of system maintenance involves collecting, tracking, and prioritizing user feedback on performance, usability, and opportunities for improvements. The IT Support Desk will implement a structured feedback process using a dedicated ticketing system integrated with the existing HIT infrastructure. Users—comprising pharmacists, clinicians, and administrative staff—will be encouraged to submit feedback through an online portal accessible via their workstations or mobile devices. Each feedback entry will be categorized based on issue type—performance, usability, or enhancement request—and assigned a priority level (critical, high, medium, low), considering the urgency and impact on patient care.

The support team will review incoming feedback daily, validating and documenting each submission. Critical issues, such as medication synchronization failures or security vulnerabilities, will trigger immediate escalation protocols to ensure rapid resolution. Lesser concerns will be incorporated into regular maintenance schedules, with periodic updates communicated to users to demonstrate responsiveness and foster trust.

Proactive Review Procedures

To optimize system usability and performance proactively, the IT Support team will establish a schedule of regular reviews—monthly and quarterly—focused on system analytics, user reports, and security logs. Monthly reviews will analyze system logs for anomalies, slow responses, or security threats, with particular attention during peak usage times. Quarterly usability assessments involve stakeholder meetings, surveys, and direct observation to identify pain points, workflow bottlenecks, or interface issues. These reviews aim to implement iterative improvements, document best practices, and update training materials accordingly.

The process includes conducting performance audits using standardized benchmarks, such as system response time, uptime statistics, and error rates. Feedback and review outcomes will feed into a continuous improvement pipeline guided by a change management framework aligned with healthcare IT standards (IHE, HL7).

Troubleshooting Guidelines

To assist the IT support team in diagnosing and resolving performance and security issues efficiently, a comprehensive troubleshooting guideline will be developed. This guideline encompasses step-by-step procedures for common problems such as slow system response, medication synchronization mismatches, login failures, and security alerts.

The guidelines will include:

- Identifying and verifying common error messages or logs.

- Isolating network issues by checking connectivity, bandwidth, and firewall configurations.

- Diagnosing performance degradation by monitoring server loads, database responsiveness, and resource utilization.

- Addressing security breaches through analyzing audit logs, user access logs, and unauthorized activity detection.

- Escalation protocols for issues requiring specialized intervention, such as server outages or data breaches.

This troubleshooting toolkit will be accessible via the IT support portal and regularly updated to incorporate lessons learned from ongoing issues and emerging threats.

Part 2: HIT Architecture Diagram Revision

The existing HIT architecture diagram from Week Three's installation plan provided a comprehensive view of the healthcare IT infrastructure within Healthy Care Community. Incorporating recent insights on usability, system improvements, and troubleshooting has led to several strategic modifications.

First, enhanced data flow pathways have been integrated between the pharmacy modules and the electronic health record (EHR) system to facilitate real-time medication synchronization feedback. This addition ensures better visibility for clinicians and minimizes errors, directly enhancing usability and safety.

Second, the architecture now explicitly includes a dedicated performance monitoring and security subsystem, comprising a centralized logging server and intrusion detection systems (IDS). This allows for quicker troubleshooting and proactive security management, aligning with best practices for healthcare network security.

Third, the architecture revision emphasizes modularity, with clearly defined interfaces between components. This design simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting by isolating potential points of failure and reducing system downtime during repairs.

Finally, usability improvements are reflected in the addition of user interface middleware that streamlines workflows and presents alerts or notifications in a user-friendly manner. Troubleshooting components also include diagnostic tools accessible within the user interface, supporting faster issue resolution.

The revised diagram illustrates an integrated architecture that promotes continuous performance monitoring, rapid troubleshooting, and user-centered design, thus supporting the operational resilience and security of Healthy Care Community’s HIT environment.

Conclusion

Implementing a Medication Synchronization component demands a robust maintenance and support strategy, encompassing feedback management, proactive reviews, and systematic troubleshooting. The revised HIT architecture aligns with recent insights, emphasizing real-time monitoring, modularity, security, and user-friendliness. Together, these strategies ensure that the healthcare organization's HIT system remains reliable, secure, and user-centric, ultimately supporting improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

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