HL7 Standards and Information Systems Planning Quiz

HL7 = Developing standards for interfacing computer applications in hospitals IS steering committee = Overseeing policies related to acquisition of computer hardware, software, and networks communication equipment Data security policies = Important for internal communications if using the Internet for sharing information Internet use policies = Regulating employee use and potential abuse of the system

Protecting against system failures or external catastrophic events = Data security policies Controlling access to computer files by unauthorized personnel = Data security policies Critical data files should be copied to removable disks/tapes and stored in a secure location = Data security policies Physical security (keys, badges) = Data security policies

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) = System standardization Health Industry Bar Code Supplier Labeling Standard (HIBC) = System standardization Health Level-7 (HL7) Standard for Healthcare Electronic Data Transmission = System standardization MEDIX, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEEE) Committee for medical data interchange = System standardization

<p>Central review and approval of hardware/software purchases = Ensures compatibility with standards (HL7) Cost advantages through acquisition of site licenses = For multiple users of common packages Data security policies and procedures = Important for sharing information among organizational units Regulation of employee use of the Internet and e-mail = Preventing potential abuse of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hardware and software standards = Ensuring data terminals &amp; workstations use common OS Policies on use of the Internet = Legal protection of intellectual property on the Internet Creation of home pages policies = Related to security of information on the Internet Strategic Information Systems Planning = Efforts to develop standards for exchange among different types of organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electronic data exchange cannot occur without some level of standardization of data structures used in computer applications = Integrated delivery systems The HL7 &amp; MEDIX projects’ objective is to develop a comprehensive set of data standards for sharing clinical information within and across healthcare organizations = Integrated delivery systems System integration is an important element of IS strategic planning = Integrated delivery systems Examples of projects to standardize electronic data interchange = Integrated delivery systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data retention policies = Specifies how long data should be stored Integration &amp; interfacing needs = Requirements to connect with existing enterprise systems Non-functional expectations = Expectations on availability, DR needs, encryption algorithms Customization constraints = Limitations on modifying the software post implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compatibility prerequisites = Requirements spanning databases, OS, browsers, security layers Vendor qualification criteria = Project experience prerequisites and team composition Training and support expectations = Explicit requirements on training model and response times Transition plans for knowledge transfer = Plans for transferring knowledge to internal teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Product development processes = Processes followed for transparency and IP protection Tools and methodologies usage = Methods to be used for design, configuration management, issue tracking Customer references submission = Types and number of references to be submitted Product roadmap transparency requirements = Requirements post implementation for roadmap transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Availability expectations = Expectations on system uptime and accessibility DR needs specifications = Requirements for disaster recovery procedures Encryption algorithms used = Specific algorithms employed for data security Model and response times = Explicit expectations on training and support</p> Signup and view all the answers