DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE

Abstract

Serving as the first Chief Information Governance Officer (CIGO) at a venerable healthcare facility, this paper provides a thorough and strategic framework for switching from traditional paper-based record-keeping to an advanced Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. The organisation's long history spanning more than 50 years and its enormous, diversified data gathering present serious problems relating to data integrity, privacy, and security to this significant transformation that aims to improve patient care and operational efficiency. An in-depth discussion of information governance in healthcare is provided in this paper, with particular attention paid to data quality management, stringent privacy and security regulations, and the tactical use of data to spur innovation in healthcare. Along with providing a comprehensive overview of the digital transformation in healthcare, it critically examines the effects on patient care of emerging digital technologies such as wearable health devices, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). An extensive literature review and an annotated bibliography bolster these analyses. Moreover, the paper offers a thorough plan for digital transformation that will guarantee compliance with legal and moral requirements, improve patient care, and establish the company as a pioneer in patient data management and healthcare innovation. In addition to addressing concerns such as data integrity problems brought on by a lack of solid administrative control and data handling standards, the study examines social media's potential as a marketing tool while considering pertinent legal and policy considerations. Finally, the paper offers particular metrics to evaluate the impact and efficacy of the information governance program, ensuring that it aligns with the organisation's objectives and the changing landscape of digital healthcare to guarantee these initiatives' successful implementation and oversight.