Pediatric Technology Task Force

PTTF Mission Statement PTTF Charge PTTF Members PTTF Operations

Task Force Charge

The Pediatric Technology Task Force (PTFF) was created by Dr. Thomas Green, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (NUFSM) and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Children's Memorial Hospital (CMH) to address Strategic Goals concerning improvement of clinical service operation, aligned strategic development, and research growth. PTTF was charged to

• Evaluate the utility of information technology as system solutions for clinical and academic program priorities
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and training for implementation of systems
• Lead implementation of information technology and serve as faculty leaders of these initiatives
• Work collaboratively with information technology from the university and CMH to insure the greatest possible integration and highest efficiency
• Advance information technology implementation in the Department to support clinical and academic goals

Task Force Members

Task Force Operations

The PTTF met a nearly weekly intervals from November through April. It conducted surveys of Division Chiefs, Clinical Practice Directors, and faculty. It held two Town Hall Meetings to present preliminary findings and receive faculty input. The PTTF also met with key stakeholders in technology:

• Pediatric Division Chiefs
• Pediatric division Clinical Practice Directors
• CMH Information Management leadership, including Stan Krok
• The Director of Health Information Management, Kara Hollis
• The Chief Medical Officer, Edward Ogata, MD
• The CMH Chief Operating Officer, Gordon Bass
• Pediatric Faculty Foundation leadership: Steve Krug, MD (President), James Morgridge (CFO), and Andrea Rahlf (COO)
• The Pediatric Residency Training Program Director, Sharon Unti, MD
• CMIER Leadership: Phil Spina and Jason Rupert