Through a Dark Glass More Clearly? Health Information Managers and Strategic Planning in the 1990s

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Braithwaite ◽  
Janelle Craig ◽  
Anne Irwin
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Strategic Intent ◽  
Planning Models ◽  
Management Association ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
Dark Glass

This article considers the application of a formal strategic planning approach to the health information management profession. After a brief discussion of the two main strategic planning models, the process adopted by the Health Information Management Association of Australia at its recent strategic planning workshop is described and the planning outcomes are outlined. The merits of explicitly expressing strategic intent through the creation of a vision of the future and the establishment of strategies and an action plan to realise the vision are discussed.

Where to Now? Future Directions for the Health Information Management Journal

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-101
Author(s):  
Karen Luxford
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Management Journal ◽  
Professional Tool

This article summarises the outcomes of a strategic planning workshop conducted in July 1995 which aimed to identify problem areas for the journal, envisage the future directions and approaches and to develop strategies to ensure that change would be actioned. Specific strategies to address the following problem areas are outlined: focus; contributions; editorial board role; timeliness; production and design; and budget/financial reporting. Once in place, the planned changes will improve the quality of the journal for all readers, guaranteeing that the publication is an essential professional tool for individuals involved in the ever-changing world of health information management.

Marketing: A Professional Issue

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Management Association ◽  
Professional Issue

Based on a paper presented at the 15th Conference of the Health Information Management Association of Australia held in Melbourne, 19–22 October, 1993.

HIMAA Workforce Survey 1991/1992

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Mitchell ◽  
Rosemary Allen
Keyword(s):  
Trend Analysis ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Record ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Annual Basis ◽  
Management Association ◽  
Employment Characteristics

In 1991, and again in 1992, the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA), formerly Medical Record Association of Australia (MRAA), distributed a Workforce Survey to all members to collect information about the demographic, professional and employment characteristics of HIMAA members. There was a response rate 66.8% in 1991 and 40% in 1992, which rise to 80.9% in 1991 and 51.7% in 1992 for responses from full members. The collection will continue on an annual basis, providing a cumulative database and the opportunity for trend analysis.

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