title: Implementing information technology to improve workplace health: a web-based information needs assessment of managers in Fraser Health, British Columbia.
abstract: A web-based questionnaire-survey was administered primarily to determine what information is useful to managers in Fraser Health, of British Columbia to support decision-making for workplace health and safety. The results indicated that managers prefer electronic quarterly reports, with targets, goals, and historical trends rated as "very important." Over 85.7% "agree" that if information was readily available in the "most beneficial" format, they would be able to improve workplace health. Recommendations include that managers be presented with clear and concise workplace health reports that facilitate analysis for decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Sandhu Consulting & Research. phc-jags@telus.net
authors.forename: Jag S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Sandhu
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keen
authors.forename: Annalee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yassi
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001955:British Columbia; D003628:Database Management Systems; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D020380:Needs Assessment; D016272:Occupational Health; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D011996:Records / Q000592:standards*; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace / Q000592:standards*