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What is the term used to describe one fact or measurement in an information system?
What is the term used to describe one fact or measurement in an information system?
- Datum
- Data element (correct)
- Information element
- Recorded fact
What is the key difference between data and information?
What is the key difference between data and information?
- Data is stored electronically, while information is stored on paper.
- Data is entered into an EHR, while information is entered into other supporting patient systems.
- Data is raw facts and figures, while information is data that has been combined and manipulated. (correct)
- Data refers to a single fact, while information refers to a collection of facts.
What is the process that healthcare organizations have migrated to, transitioning from paper-based recordkeeping systems?
What is the process that healthcare organizations have migrated to, transitioning from paper-based recordkeeping systems?
- Information management
- Data collection
- Electronic health records (EHRs) (correct)
- Paper-based documentation
What is a key challenge that healthcare organizations face in managing data?
What is a key challenge that healthcare organizations face in managing data?
Where can data exist in an information system, according to the passage?
Where can data exist in an information system, according to the passage?
What is an example of a data element mentioned in the passage?
What is an example of a data element mentioned in the passage?
What is the purpose of a data dictionary in healthcare?
What is the purpose of a data dictionary in healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT a common data element included in a data dictionary?
Which of the following is NOT a common data element included in a data dictionary?
What is the purpose of data management in healthcare?
What is the purpose of data management in healthcare?
What is the purpose of data collection in healthcare?
What is the purpose of data collection in healthcare?
What is the role of data mapping in data management?
What is the role of data mapping in data management?
What is the purpose of a data warehouse in healthcare?
What is the purpose of a data warehouse in healthcare?
What is one of the challenges for healthcare systems managing data in an electronic environment?
What is one of the challenges for healthcare systems managing data in an electronic environment?
How can healthcare organizations use patient data to improve patient care?
How can healthcare organizations use patient data to improve patient care?
What is the purpose of using a data dictionary in an EHR system?
What is the purpose of using a data dictionary in an EHR system?
Which of the following entities also use patient data to support the healthcare delivery system and improve patient care?
Which of the following entities also use patient data to support the healthcare delivery system and improve patient care?
What is the main purpose of collecting and analyzing patient data in healthcare organizations?
What is the main purpose of collecting and analyzing patient data in healthcare organizations?
