What are the Competitive organizations are those that apply best practices related to the decision making process in their business operations. In order to facilitate this process, there are technologies that specialize in modeling, data mining, and analysis, all in support of better human decision making. Information systems that enhance decision making are known as decision support systems.
The following article from Nature Partner Journals provides an overview of clinical decision support systems: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-020-0221-y
Here is a video from the University of Alabama which highlights the benefits and challenges related to the use of decision support systems in healthcare:
Watch the videos and answer these questions (include at least 2 references): https://youtu.be/QR3UySBxrks
(Note: Post length must exceed 650 words exclusive of references)
1) What is the purpose of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)?
2) What is the function of some of the CDSS support tools mentioned in the video?
3) What benefits are provided by CDSS?
4) Describe the challenges posed by the use of CDSS or by decision support systems in general.
5) The video posted under the week 11 additional materials section highlights the state of Colorado’s Flood Decision Support System. Why is this system particularly beneficial for this state? https://youtu.be/lKTOC_Qmmpw
6) By doing a search of the Internet or by other research methods, find an example of a company that improved their business operations by deploying a decision support system. Discuss in detail.
