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    June 24, 2011
    Organizational Changes What changes does your organization plan to make to the IT staff in 2009, in light of the current economy? Add IT staff
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    Organizational Changes

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    What changes does your organization plan to make to the IT staff in 2009, in light of the current economy?

    • Add IT staff (26.67%)

    • Maintain IT staff at current level (46.67%)

    • Evaluate a potential reduction in force (26.67%)

    Comments:

    2/9/09 - We reviewed operational (primarily maintenance) and capital budget for recommended cuts.

    2/9/09 - We cut cost in other areas.

    2/10/09 - I hope to be able to maintain the current level.

    2/12/09 - It all depends on patient count and demand. Besides, the wave doesn't crash until next year.

    House vs. Senate

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    In terms of protecting patient records, do you side with the House, which favors strict measures backed by consumer advocates, or the Senate, which supports limited measures backed by business interests?

    • House (48.39%)

    • Senate (19.35%)

    • I don't agree with either (22.58%)

    • Not sure yet (9.68%)

    Conference Attendance

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    In the current operating environment, does attending the HIMSS conference hold the same value for you personally as in past years?

    • Yes (14.29%)

    • No (66.67%)

    • Too early to tell (19.05%)

    Healthcare Informatics 2009 April;26(4):17

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