5a Health Information Use, Misuse, and Players Flashcards
What are some sources of information?
Information from charts Information from research Experiential knowledge Clinical knowledge Theoretical knowledge Knowledge of hospital policy and procedures
What kind of information is important to care providers?
Patient care eg. charts
Shift reports
Skills information, practice guidelines
What kind of information is important to managers?
Flow
Budget
- financial reports
Attendance/Staffing
What kind of information is important to policy makers?
Population information (census/surveys, population needs)
What kind of information is important to patients?
Diagnosis
Information re: management of signs and symptoms, treatment
What are the advantages of the electronic health record?
Complete information improves diagnosis and treatment.
Improved accuracy when collected and stored in aggregate.
Efficiency - 30% of nursing time managing documentation.
Improved access for research and surveillance -> easier to access data via electronic record.
Improved security -> patient confidentiality; tighter controls with electronic charting.
What is an EHR (Electronig health record)?
An EHR refers to the systems that make up the secure and
private lifetime record of a person’s health and health care history.
What kind of information is stored on electronic health records?
These systems store and share such information as lab results, medication profiles, key clinical reports (eg. hospital discharge summaries), diagnostic images (eg. X-rays), and immunization history. The information is available electronically to authorized health care providers.
What are the benefits of health records in adherence to screening and follow-up of electronic?
Improved adherence to preventive measures. The literature suggests that electronically generated
reminders for screening and follow-up increases adherence by 10% to 15%.
How much money would be spent annually over 10 years on implementing an electronic health record?
$1 billion per year x 10 years to implement.
How much money is estimated to be saved annually by using an electronic health record?
$6 billion annually with a fully developed EHR
When was Canada Health Infoway created?
Created in 2001
How much has the federal government spent on Canada Health Infoway to date?
$1.6 billion in federal funding to date.
What is the mission of Canada Health Infoway?
To foster and accelerate the development and adoption of electronic health information systems with compatible standards and communications technologies on a pan-Canadian basis with tangible benefits to Canadians.
What is the goal of Canada Health Infoway?
By 2010, every province and territory and the populations they serve will benefit from new health information systems that will help modernize their healthcare system. Further, 50% of Canadians will have their electronic health record readily available to their authorized professionals who provide their healthcare services.
