HIMSS Word of the Day #055: Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is the structured sequence of phases an information system moves through, from planning and requirements to design, build, testing, implementation, maintenance, and eventual retirement. This post explains each phase, compares waterfall and agile approaches, shows how the SDLC maps to EHR implementations, and explains where nurses contribute.