Week 1 Written Assignment 2: Understanding the Health IT Life Cycle in Action
Instructions:

Chapter 5 introduces the phases of the health IT system life cycle (planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance). In this 1–2 page, APA-formatted paper, do the following:
1. Summarize the importance of each life cycle phase and its relevance in healthcare settings.
2. Choose a real or hypothetical healthcare IT project (e.g., implementing a new electronic health record, launching a telehealth platform, or adding a patient portal).
3. Apply each phase of the life cycle to your selected project—briefly describing what would occur at each stage.
4. Explain how thoughtful planning across the life cycle contributes to better outcomes, clinician adoption, and system sustainability.
Requirements:

 Length: 1–2 pages (not including title or reference pages)

 Format: APA 7th edition
 Sources: At least 2 scholarly references (textbook may be used)
 Due: Day 7 by 11:59 p.m.
 Assessment: Graded on Content, Organization, Grammar & Mechanics,
Academic Style & APA, Length & Scope.