Waterfall that is an ancient form of system development life cycle (SDLC) brings few development changes. This is a major challenge which means that it is better off if waterfall is utilized for simple projects. SDLC has also played a big role in the modern computer digital development. This has greatly enhanced efficiency and smooth software development in the information technology (IT) sector. In retrospect to that, many hospitals use electronic health record system in delivering their service (Rabinowitz, 2013). Swabb and Ciotti argue that the health sector has revolutionized due to improvement in service providing as a result of embracing the IT system. However, proper selection of an appropriate IT system remains an important factor because it reduces inconveniences that arise during each step of implementation. System development life cycle has five steps.
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The first step involves planning. This is where all health resources and personnel are estimated. The need for new resources is also kept into consideration. According to Boswell, planning for a system before implementing it brings more success. The second step is analysis. The analysis addresses the needs, expectations and performance of a system. The third step designs. This step is used to create the electronic health record system, thus becoming the most important part of the system (Rabinowitz, 2013). Designers should include the responsible stakeholders in the various health departments as this will enhance the level of inclusivity and strategic engagement in the delivery of healthcare services.
The next step is implementation. Great care should be taken into consideration to ensure that the system integrates well with all other sectors of the health sector. The process requires skills and professionalism in order to promote the quality of the healthcare services delivered. The last step is maintenance. After application, a follow up is done to ensure that the system runs smoothly (Rabinowitz, 2013). In addition to that, maintenance reduces the risk of crushing the system