Quiz 1 Informatics Flashcards

Question

knowledge generation

Answer 1

an activity in which a processor(s) derives or discovers knowledge in the context of existing knowledge resources and transfers this generated knowledge in an appropriate representation to an appropriate activity.

Answer 2

PRocessing the information that is known

Answer 3

To disseminate information or knowledge means to distribute it so that it reaches many people or organizations.

Answer 4

Evaluation

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Knowledge workers acitvely seek, apply, embed and share newly acquired knowedlge with others

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one who has the ability to learn quickly and continously

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Refers to technology based applications that offer easily accessible, accurate, and timely information obtained from a variety of resources and methods and presented in a manner as to provide us with the necessary elements to generate new knowledge

Answer 8

All HC professionals have the opportunity to be involved in the formal dissemination of knowledge via their participation in professional conferences either as presenters or attendees. All HC professionals, regardless of their practice arena, must use informatics and technology to inform and support that practice.

Answer 9

Wisdom is the application of knowledge to an appropriate situation. In the practice of healthcare science, we expect action and/or actions directed by wisdom. Wisdom uses knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgment in practical matters. It is developed through knowledge, experience, insight, and reflection.

Answer 10

Identify informatics competencies we possess. Assess strengths and weaknesses. Identify education and skill development needs.

Answer 11

Health information literacy and skills Health informatics skills using the EHR Privacy and confidentiality of health information Health information and data technical security Basic computer literacy skills

Answer 12

Users, Context, Information Systems/technology and outcomes

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the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS is the U.S. Government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Privacy Rule. The Security Rule. The Breach Notification Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule for the first time creates national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information. I

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Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health The HITECH Act was created to promote and grow the adoption of health information technology, specifically, the use of electronic health records (EHRs) by healthcare suppliers.

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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology forefront of the administration's health IT efforts and is a resource to the entire health system to support the adoption of health information technology and the promotion of nationwide, standards-based health information exchange

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Protected Health Information The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information.

Quiz 1 Informatics Flashcards

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