HCI 655: Electronic Health Records (HCI655)

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Assessment: Mapping a Workflow Description: The purpose of this assignment is to map a complete workflow for a clinical process. Choose from the following list to create a visual workflow chart that includes five or more steps. Create the workflow using Microsoft Word. As you create your clinical process workflow, explain how the EHR supports each step in the process. 1. Hospital admission 2. Hospital discharge 3. Outpatient clinic visit 4....

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 Description: What types of clinical content are typically provided by vendors? What approaches do vendors and health care systems take towards developing and customizing clinical content within their EHRs?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 Description: Discuss various health care settings and their unique needs relating to EHRs. Explain the importance of matching organizational needs to the EHR vendor.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Assessment: Organizational Needs Description: The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with how organizational needs influence the selection of EHRs. In a 500-750 word essay, reflect on how an organization's needs are supported by an EHR vendor. Choose a health care setting and a related organization. Identify the specific needs that influence the selection of an EHR for that organization. Include the following: 1. Describe the or...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 Description: Explain how the CMS Promoting Interoperability program and its security requirements impact EHR design and use. Explain the role of encryption in storing secured data. Explain the importance of making ethical decisions to comply with security requirements when using EHR systems. How could aspects of a Christian worldview help inform ethical decision making in this situation?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 Description: Explain CMS quality-based reporting requirements. How does the EHR support the capture and reporting of data to registries that are used to determine quality-based performance?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Assessment: EHR Privacy and Security Description: The purpose of this assignment is to understand how legislation has driven EHR design and use. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (10 to 15 slides) reflecting on the legislation that has affected the privacy and security of EHRs. Each slide should include speaker notes. Address the following. 1. How did the institute of medicine (IOM) and Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) lead the wa...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Assessment: VLab - MEDITECH Expanse (Ambulatory Activities - Office Staff Home Screen and Clinical Chart Review) Description: The purpose of this assignment is to navigate through the MEDITECH Expanse Ambulatory Office Staff functions and to examine the workflow and development of the patient’s record and how clinical staff interacts with the patient’s record.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 Description: What are the benefits associated with the reconciliation of healthcare data? What are the challenges associated with the reconciliation of health care data?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 Description: Describe the different data entry methods used by clinicians. Which methods are the most efficient and why are some approaches favored over others by clinicians? How is information stored and retrieved in the EHR?