exam 1: healthcare informatics

Question 1

health information exchange

Answer 1

mobilization of healthcare info electronically across organizations within a hospital system
- reduce repetition in unnecessary tests

Question 2

interoperability and health ecosystems

Answer 2

ability of computer systems to exchange and make use of info
- make sure diff systems (EPIC, Cerner) all work together
- tech: enhance care, ID connections

Question 3

meaningful use data and its usage?

Answer 3

meaningful use: setting specific objectives for professionals in hospitals in order to participate in programs

Question 4

clinical decision support tools

Answer 4

provide timely info at a time of patient care, aids in making decisions
- Alerts on pt chart, doc template, dx reports
- Pop ups on software

Question 5

artificial intelligence/machine learning

Answer 5

computers mimic human intelligence

Question 6

data stewardship

Answer 6

principles and practices of a nurse, information confidentiality
- Only using data that we need, appropriate use of data
- Stewardship: using something appropriate

Question 7

wearable technology

Answer 7

patient has device attached to body to gather health info that can be sent to HCP
- Efficient: no need to go to in person checkups
- Alerts and catching issues

Question 8

data analytics

Answer 8

the collection of beside or numerical data about a certain healthcare aspect in order to analyze its improvement, efficacy, or process

Question 9

explain the following security issues
- virus/software updates
- device security/verification
- applications
- phishing
- data breach

Answer 9

• virus/software updates: majority of updates have safety patches, no update = vulnerable
• device security/verification: can’t use whatever software in medical field
• applications: which apps ask for private data
• phishing: one of the largest ways hackers can get into a system
• data breach: MOST COMMON ways though hacking or IT issues –> directly to network and emails

Question 10

what year did HIPPA come out

Answer 10

1996

Question 11

explain how social media use of healthcare professionals can be a good or bad thing

Answer 11

Good: marketing, education, promotion, publish findings, enhance image
Bad: risk of patient confidentiality breach

Question 12

what are the 3 stages of meaningful use

Answer 12

1. data capture and sharing (2011-2012)
2. adv clinical processes (2014)
3. improved outcomes (2016-)

Question 13

explain some criteria used to determine meaningful use?

Answer 13

• improve quality, safety, efficiency
• engage pts and families
• improve care coordination and public health
• ensure privacy
• should be accessed by patients
• how well are the tools?

Question 14

telehealth

Answer 14

remote provision of health care services using technology to exchange information for dx, tx, or prevention of disease