An Iterative, Low-Cost Strategy to Building Information Systems Allows a Small Jurisdiction Local Health Department to Increase Efficiencies and Expand Services.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this case study was to describe the process and outcomes of a small local health department's (LHD's) strategy to build and use information systems. The case study is based on a review of documents and semi-structured interviews with key informants in the Pomperaug District Health Department. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed.


CONCLUSIONS
The case study here suggests that small LHDs can use a low-resource, incremental strategy to build information systems for improving departmental effectiveness and efficiency. Specifically, we suggest that the elements for this department's success were simple information systems, clear vision, consistent leadership, and the involvement, training, and support of staff.
Department of Public Health Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Dr Lovelace); and Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro (Dr Shah).
Kay A
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Lovelace
Gulzar H
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Shah
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