Board of Trustees Report to the Constituencies 1997 Information systems An information systems computer specialist reviews data from the LLUMC management system. Mission Information systems is a support organization which provides resources and automated systems to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Information systemsâ goal is to enable technology which will allow the use of automation in all areas where it can provide value to the enterprise. 1997 highlights Terminated the Associated Computer Systems outsourcing contracts and brought the staff under LLUMC management; renegotiated processing contract for power only Implemented a new general ledger and accounts payable system Completed the information systems strategic planning document which encompasses projects and priorities for the next five years. Selected and contracted for a new home health system which will replace the non-compliant one in use. Selected and contracted for a radiology information system to replace a 15-year-old system which was not Year 2000 compliant. A major selection project was initiated to find a system to provide clinical personnel the capability to provide care at the bedside and eliminate paperwork while improving the care processes. Selected and contracted for an operating room system which will coordinate all operating suites and link resources, supplies, and personnel. This system will be implemented in 1998. Initiated planning and assessment to bring all systems into compliance with the century data calculation (Year 2000). Completed planning for standardization of technology. When fully implemented this strategy will enable a more seamless integration of services and transfer of information. The PeopleSoft system was purchased to replace the MSA payroll system which has been operational since 1978. The new system will also include a human resource system to expedite processing and record keeping for applicants and employees.   University | Medical_Center | LLU&MC_home | Search_&_index | News_&_events | Employment | Contact | Our_mission All contents copyright © 2001 Loma Linda University. All rights reserved. Revised Wednesday, March 21, 2001 5:07 PM Send comments and questions to webmaster@univ.llu.edu URL: http: //www.llu.edu