______ He or she should be responsible for developing and managing information.______ Ensure that a key executive/manager who has a primary and unmistakable responsibility for developing and sharing information within the organization is appointed.______ Act as a role model (e.g., be organized and positive) as all other strata of management and staff within the organization may take their cue from him or her.______ An individual within an organization has been given the responsibility to manage the organizations information.______ Work effectively with the chief ________ officer to ensure that the processes for managing information within the organization are effective.______ Assist the executive team and governing board in using information effectively to support strategic planning and management.______ Provide management oversight and coordinating information processing and telecommunication systems throughout the organization.______ He or she should have an in-depth understanding of the current caregiving environment.______ He or she should be an active leader in the development of the organizations information systems plans for the future.______ He or she should have a sound understanding of the information systems industry, particularly in relation to health care.______ He or she must ensure the development of the appropriate structure and the availability of the expertise within the facilities and assist in the challenge of obtaining the right information and interpreting it appropriately.______ He or she should be an executive who understands and advocates that information is a corporate asset to be used and protected with the same care as any other corporate asset.______ He or she should anticipate the appropriate time for implementing leading-edge technology.______ He or she should create a current state-of-the-art management information technology infrastruture that supports the organizations overall plans, goals, and objectives.