Definitions Flashcards
Data
Numbers, images, symbols etc. That represent basic facts
Data accessibility
The extent to which healthcare data are obtainable
Data accuracy
Data are free of identifiable errors
Data comprehensiveness
Healthcare data are complete
Data consistency
Data are reliable
Data currency
Data are up to date (current)
Data definition
The specific meaning of a healthcare related data element
Data granularity
The level of detail. Temperature is recorded as 98.6 and not just 98
Data precision
Data has expected values
Data relevancy
Data are useful for the purpose for which they were collected
Data timeliness
Data is up to date and available within a useful timeframe
Information
Data converted to a meaningful form of information.
Integrated health record format
Strict chronological order
Privacy
Being hidden from observation by others. The right of the patient to control disclosure of personal information
Problem oriented health record format
Clinical problems are documented individually
Quality improvement organization
Performs peer review of Medicare and Medicaid claims including: valid diagnosis and coding, completeness, quality of care, appropriateness
Source oriented health record format
Information arranged according to department that provided the care
Utilization management organization
Reviews appropriateness of care setting and resources used to treat a patient
CMS
Division of dept of health and human services. Develops healthcare policy in the US. Administers Medicare and federal portion of Medicaid.
Data is correct and represents what was intended or defined by the original source.
Accuracy
The data are easily obtainable
Accessibility
All the required data elements are included in the health record the record is complete
Comprehensiveness
The data are reliable
Consistency
The healthcare data should be up-to-date
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