NPIRS OA Data Collection Announcement

Subject: Office of Information Technology (OIT) Enterprise Technology Operational Analysis Data Collection - Open until midnight, Friday XXXX

To: Users of OIT National Data Warehouse Technologies:

As part of our overall efforts to ensure the current OIT Enterprise Technology tools or systems continue to meet the needs of our customers and users, the National Patient Information Reporting System (NPIRS) is conducting an Operational Analysis (OA) of the National Data Warehouse (NDW).

An operational analysis is an investment-specific or system-specific evaluation for systems in operation. It provides an annual check point for determining the extent to which a steady-state IT system maintains alignment with mission priorities and delivers services at required service levels, a reasonable cost, and appropriate levels of risk.

Part of the OA includes gathering input from end users and other interested parties to learn how you use current OIT Technology, how well the technology works for you, and especially to invite thoughts on how the National Data Warehouse could be improved to better meet your needs.

The method we are using for this part of the OA is, to invite anyone who wishes to comment to navigate to the following link and respond to the questions you find there. The instrument should take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete (depending on the number of comments you make). Participation is entirely voluntary.

Data Collection link: 2015 NPIRS Operational Analysis Data Call

This data collection will remain open until midnight, Friday xxxx. We are very interested in the opinions of the user community of the National Data Warehouse, and would greatly appreciate your participation in the Operational Analysis.

The information gathered in this data collection will be reported to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Management, including the IHS Chief Information Officer (CIO), to communicate the need for possible process or technological improvements to the National Data Warehouse.

Thank you for your time and feedback - the NPIRS Investment sincerely appreciates your participation.

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Vanessa Weaver, OIT

NPIRS Investment Manager

Vanessa.weaver@ihs.gov