...Information System in Health Care Jerry Wells CISM 2130April 22, 2014 Young R. Park Information Systems in Health Care Information systems in healthcare is made to improve management and efficiency of hospital services and it's management. As the years have progressed the internet has played a more and more vital part in our daily lives. This is also evident in the medical field as well. The increase in technological advances over the years has improved and pushed healthcare into one of the top researched areas. Information systems plays a big role in health care and how it is operated. IS are used in communicating, storing, processing, and capturing important information in a more timely manner for better decision making and more accurate data. This has made healthcare more efficient and better to coordinate in healthcare all over the board. Communication and behavioral changes in patients, consumers, organizational, and providers has been evident at all levels due to innovations in healthcare thanks to information systems. The changes that are obvious in communication/behavior are improved patient care, quicker information retrieval, faster sharing of information, more efficient decision-making, less medical errors, more storage room for data and records, and improved information reporting. Even though we see how big of a role healthcare plays it's importance has been underrepresented. However in the past few years interest in healthcare has increased. The healthcare...
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...selection and decision-making process An electronic health record or EHR is a concept defined as a collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations. Once an EHR system is installed and staff are trained in its proper use, retrieving and updating patient clinical records is performed substantially faster and with fewer errors. In most cases, this allows health care providers to finish patient charting more quickly, and to do so while with the patient, increasing accuracy and completeness of the record. This can result in an increase in scheduled visits per hour with no lessoning of patient care quality. Also, by reducing the burden of administrative work, it allows a healthcare provider to concentrate more on the patient and less on paperwork. By definition, an EHR system is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings. In some cases this sharing can occur by way of network-connected, enterprise-wide information systems and other information networks or exchanges. EHRs may include a range of data, including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal statistics like age and weight, and billing information. There is much variety of health record software available for medical records. Sharing patient charts and medical information with other health care providers is also made substantially easier...
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...& Discuss Electronic Software for Health Records MediTouch EHR Electronic Health Record Software HSM 330: Health Services Information Systems Devry University September 12, 2013 Compare & Discuss Electronic Software for Health Records An electronic health record or EHR is a concept defined as a collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations. Once an EHR system is installed and staff are trained in its proper use, retrieving and updating patient clinical records is performed substantially faster and with fewer errors. In most cases, this allows health care providers to finish patient charting more quickly, and to do so while with the patient, increasing accuracy and completeness of the record. This can result in an increase in scheduled visits per hour with no lessoning of patient care quality. Also, by reducing the burden of administrative work, it allows a healthcare provider to concentrate more on the patient and less on paperwork. By definition, an EHR system is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings. In some cases this sharing can occur by way of network-connected, enterprise-wide information systems and other information networks or exchanges. EHRs may include a range of data, including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal statistics like age and weight, and...
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...accuracy, integrity, and the ability to access, update, and retrieve records efficiently. During Hurricane Katrina Golf Coast Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, lost most of the patient records stored in the basement because of water damage on August 29, 2005. The 350-bed facility managed to implement measures allowing patients to obtain medical records to seek treatment at other medical facilities and to aid in the loss of life identifying process of patients who had medical records on file with the hospital. Golf Coast Hospital lacked the proper resources to fully ensure EMR record safety before the hurricane. However, Hurricane Katrina sparked a revelation throughout the country to implement an Electronic Health Record system (EHR). Mike Leavitt, an employee of Health and Human Services “Stressed the value...
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...5 IMPROVING QUALITY OF HEALTH……………………………………………………………………………5 IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE COST………………………………………………………………………………5 IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM………………………………………………………….5 LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 WHAT IS HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY……………………………………………………...6-8 INFORMATICS IN HEALTHCARE……………………………………………………………………………….8-9 BENEFITS OF INFORMATICS……………………………………………………………………………………9-10 PROBLEM ANALYSIS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 THE COST OF HEALTH IT………………………………………………………………………………………10-11 HOW IT IMPROVED QUALITY………………………………………………………………………………….12 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 (1). PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS……………………………………………………………………………12 (2). E-PRESCRIBING…………………………………………………………………………………………………13 (3). COMPUTERIZED PROVIDER ORDER ENTRY……………………………………………………….13 SOLUTION AND IT IMPLEMENTATION……………………………………………………………………………14-15 JUSTIFICATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15-16 REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 ------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The use of technology in health care has become a huge topic in the medical world today. Health care managers would like to know if technology really improves the quality of care in the health care sector and the challenges it presents in health care delivery. Health care technology allows providers...
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...Analysis & Execution Project Concept Sync Doctor is the next generation of interactive Personal Health Records (PHR). At the present time, PHRs serve as an electronic repository of the personal health data of patients. Many PHRs are dependent on patient entry of data meaning that they are fraught with inaccuracies and are composed of a colorful blend of layman’s terms and inappropriate uses of medical terminology. Sending this compilation of patient data to a physician’s office is helpful, but is heavily reliant on the trained medical professional to extract the key facts from fiction and translate it into the physician medical record in a concise format utilizing correct medical terminology. This is both time-consuming and potentially dangerous as the translated medical history is hardly free from errors. The dawning era of virtually all medical records in the United States being digitized by 2014 into Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) through government mandate has presented an opportunity to take PHRs to the next level. Sync Doctor would allow key patient medical information to be extracted from the physician EMR and imported to the PHR where it can be stored, updated, and shared with anyone involved in the care of an individual patient as authorized by the patient. This is a patient centric platform that facilitates the collection and transfer of reliable protected health information (PHI) and eases the burden of time spent filling out forms and re-entering of data...
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...HIMS Strategic Plan For Medical center of Lewisville HSM 330 Shirin Heerani I. Purpose The purpose of this strategic plan is to create a information system for the Medical center of Lewisville to integrate current technology in the information structure of the facility. II. Vision a. The vision of the medical center is to bring state of the art information system where electronic records and shared information will bring a better experience for our patients. III. Mission b. The medical center of Lewisville promises quality service with our computerized system that will make it easier for patients to request information and register at the facility. IV. SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) c. The strengths are that we have a expert team and plan in place to set the structure. d. Weakness is that there are a number of departments and we need to be sure to connect so data is shared and retrieved easily. e. Opportunities are that we do have the expertise and the chance to look at local facilities with similar information systems. f. Possible threats are that we wouldn’t be able to start off with the ease and flow in the initial stage. V. Plan Objectives g. To complete a rough run in 3 months time so we can evaluate our plan VI. Tasks and Timelines VII. Evaluate each department system at the end of two months VIII. Budgeting and Resources Executive summary ...
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...Communication Tiffany Williams HCS 490 Health Care Consumer- Trends and Marketing January 9th, 2012 Tina Folk-Cromartie Communication Information system (IS) is a result in the arrangement of information, processes, people, and information technology (IT). Additionally, information systems support health organizations by the effect on the following: collection, process, storing, and providing as an output of information. Information technology is hardware and software working together along with data and telecommunication technology. Health care information systems (HCIS) are valuable in a health care setting because the information includes raw facts, and that information also helps facilitate the decision-making process. Before 1960s, physicians were to hand write medical information; fortunately, the early 1960s introduces a new form of record keeping. Electronic health record (EHR) should focus on the total health of a patient. EHRs simplify communication between patient and provider, and enable both to obtain health information quickly and effectively. Even though EHRs are full of advantages concerning patient-provider communication, EHRs also have disadvantages. The discussion of this paper will display how EHRs help patient and providers communication effectively. One benefit to the patient Electronic health record is a benefit to patients in many ways; for instance, EHRs empower patient to access his or her medical records electronically with security. In...
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...he also sent letters to Kaiser management expressing his concerns. But in internal memos, officials said they investigated those concerns and denied that the implementation of the Health Connect system has been a failure. The system is suppose to give more than 100,000 of Kaiser’s physicians and employees instant access to the medical records of some 8.6 million patients, along with e-messaging capability, computerized order entry and electronic prescribing. In addition, the system is suppose to integrate appointment scheduling, registration and billing functions and will offer various features to Kaiser members through KP.org. A power outage on May 9, 2009 at Kaiser’s data center in Corona, California, lasted for 55 hours and 7 minutes and affected the ability of numerous health care facilities to access the Health Connect system. This outage affected every Kaiser Permente region. Providers/clinicians across KP would not have access to medical information to treat members, process lab and pharmacy requests, and in some cases were in full down-time modes compromising direct member treatment, with the inability to access current medical information for decision making Kaiser Believes EHR Has Been A Success Two Kaiser Permente studies done by senior leadership have shown that the electronic health record system of Kaiser has increased...
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...Security and Privacy (Natural Disaster) Security and privacy is important in the healthcare industry the ABC Health Care Network located at 1326 S Dixie Hwy on the Gulf Coast in Naples, Florida. The mission of the establishment is excellent quality services to our patients the goal is to promote wellness. The activities in achieving “formulation of strategy involves making decisions about the mission and goals of the organization and the activities and initiatives it will undertake to achieve that mission and those goals” (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2009, p. 318). The reasoning on instructing personal on what to say when a client what her or his personal health record and at the time is accessible. Drills are incorporated to train employees to remain calm in the mist of chaos this creates implementation, which involves making decisions about how the organization structure itself, acquires skills, establishes capabilities, and alters processes in order to achieve the goals and carry out the activities defined during formulation” (2009, p. 318). According to the Sun Sentinel the tribune newspaper website, there has been 37 major hurricanes since 1851 in Florida (Keye, March 16, 2014, p. 1). The importance of knowing the kinds of disasters that occur in the area will ensure readiness. Florida’s disasters is hurricanes, California it is earth quacks, and Oklahoma has tornadoes. Knowing the time table of the natural disasters in the area, and having drills ensures a less stressful environment...
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...Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet Gregg Moore Western Governors University Home Health Patient Tracking Sheet Field Name | Field Type(OASIS-C Data, n.d.) | Field Size(OASIS-C Data, n.d.) | Definition(OASIS-C Data, n.d.) | Allowable Values/ Edits(OASIS-C Data, n.d.) | CMS Certification # | Number | 6 | Specifies the agency’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification number (CCN/Medicare provider number). | | If the HHA has a CMS Certification number, it must be entered in this field. Otherwise enter spaces. | Branch State | Text | 2 | Specifies the State where the agency branch office is located. | | Branch ID # | Text | 10 | Specifies the branch identification code, as assigned by CMS. The identifier consists of 10 digits – the State code as the first two digits, followed by Q (upper case), followed by the last four digits of the current Medicare provider number, ending with the three-digit CMS-assigned branch number. | If the assessment was performed by an HHA which has no branches or by a subunit which has no branches, then M0016_BRANCH_ID must contain the following: "N " (N followed by 9 spaces). This indicates that the assessment was completed by an HHA or subunit which has no branches. | National Provider Identifier | Number | 10 | Identifies the physician who will sign the Plan of Care | Leave blank (spaces) if a referring physician National Provider ID (NPI) is not applicable. | Patient ID # | Number | 20 | Specifies...
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...Electronic Medical Records Le Ann Snow HSC/490 March 3, 2014 Jennifer N Johnson Electronic Medical Records As technology becomes even more part of our lives, we move towards anything that has become easy and fast. As technology goes with anything in our lives, it also reaches our medical health records. While paper charts were used for many years, they have become obsolete. Paper based EMRs are records for the patient’s own use. It includes copies of tests, results, prescription notices, and invoices on treatments, explanations of benefits from both providers and insurers. There is a negative side when it comes to paper records, they lack accessibility and cannot be shared as easily. With personal computer records, one can easily install a EMR application for their own records to be on their own personal computer. One can add information, download files and scan documents from their own providers. Internet type of EMR is all internet based as it is similar to local applications on one’s own computer. It is only accessible online once you log in with the username and password. An example of the program is that of Microsoft’s HealthVault. Online EMR lets the patient manage their own personal record from home and one can update and transmit their information along with giving others access (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2012). There are several different uses for Electronic Medical Records. One of those is that all medical information will be kept in one place. This is easier...
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...Health Care Experience Dolores Williams HCS/212 December 8, 2014 Theresa McClelland Health Care Experience The article “Refocusing Medical Education in the EMR Era” by Natalie Pageler, Charles Friedman and Christopher Longhurst, discusses the importance of proper training for health care professionals. It suggests ways in which to enhance the performance of the caregiver/operator along with improving patient care through the use of technology. This review will discuss some of the changes, good and bad that technology has brought into the workplace. Technology in the Workplace The implementation of the electronic health record has changed the way in which health care is delivered in facilities all over the United States. The difficulty of using computerized systems is, in fact proving to be a bit of a challenge to get clinicians to use and document in this form. With written notes, the documentation was brief and to the point. The electronic record requires more documentation during and after visits. Because of the increased workload, the providers wait until the end of the day to document which could lead to mistakes. The computer has caused the interaction between patient and provider to be less meaningful in the sense that the provider has their back turned to the patient during the visit. These computer systems are not user friendly and they cause irritation and frustration when trying to retrieve patient information such as lab test results. In addition, there...
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...While the mobile medical clinics of the Children’s Health Fund are in great need and an excellent asset, they are not only costly, but exhibit a large number of difficulties to overcome as well. The mobile medical clinics provide medical, dental and mental health services to underserved children in areas where these services are needed most. The mobile medical clinics also provide health education for the children and their families. Providing these services requires a great deal of information and technology. Information collected from the patient needs to be stored securely, shared securely and accessed securely. The need for security is required by HIPAA and that security is achieved by implementing not only physical file security requirements, but also electronic file security requirements. The question has been asked, “Are there newer more affordable network communications solutions that should be tried?” There are continuous improvements of network communications solutions, whether or not they are more affordable. The network communications used by the mobile medical clinics are working, but I believe options should remain open. The mobile medical clinics can improve by implementing any newer, more affordable network communications solutions. In order to protect patients’ files, the mobile medical clinics utilize such systems as an Electronic Medical Record system. This system supports the medical professional by collecting and retaining patient data. ...
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...Introduction Healthcare organizations need an organized, efficient, and well trained health informatics department as it is crucial for the delivery of information that is critical to the proper care and management of a patient (Conrick 2005). The health informatics department also ensures the protection of personal health information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure as well as from loss, damage, and accidental destruction by controlling the electronic health records (EHR), electronic medical records (EMR), and all paper records. Deficiencies Discovered Unfortunately, when Diane finally focused on the Willow Bend Hospital’s policies regarding information management, she found several deficiencies in the available policies that are in need of immediate attention. Standard IM.01.01.01 – Information Management Planning One of the first important standards that the Joint Commission will expect to review and verify is Information Management Planning (Standard IM.01.01.01). This standard requires the Hospital to identify: both internal and external information needed; how that data and information enters, flows, and leaves the Hospital; how the data is managed; and requires both staff and licensed independent practitioners to participate in the assessment, selection, integration, and use of the systems and data. Based on the brief Survey Readiness Scenario, Willow Bend Hospital may not have had the required practitioners involved in the process, and Diane...
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