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Introduction to Health Information Systems
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Introduction to Health Information Systems

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What is the primary use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?

  • For storing administrative information
  • For public health reporting
  • For diagnosis and treatment by clinicians (correct)
  • For patient self-management

    • Which of the following characteristics is NOT a benefit of EMR?

  • Tracking data over time
  • Facilitating patient education (correct)
  • Identifying patients for preventive visits
  • Improving health care quality

    • How is information stored in EMR typically shared?

  • Not usually shared outside the organization (correct)
  • Shared freely among all health providers
  • Through a centralized health information exchange
  • Automatically sent to patients

    • What distinguishes Electronic Health Records (EHR) from Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?

    <p>EHR are more comprehensive and can be shared across different health care organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Personal Health Records (PHR) enable patients to do?

    <p>Manage their own health information actively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is TRUE about electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing)?

    <p>It streamlines the process of prescribing medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between medical records and health records?

    <p>Medical records are primarily for clinicians, while health records encompass overall wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following systems is NOT typically included as part of Health Information Systems (HIS)?

    <p>Insurance billing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information do Electronic Health Records (EHR) typically include?

    <p>Insurance information and vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary benefit of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

    <p>Improves patient care and outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to Electronic Health Records (EHR), what is a defining feature of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?

    <p>They are mainly used within a single practice for diagnosis and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entities are involved in the sharing of information through Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

    <p>Laboratories, pharmacies, and specialists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Personal Health Records (PHR) from Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

    <p>PHR are electronic charts controlled by patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically included in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

    <p>Patient-generated health data from wearables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key features that allows Electronic Health Records (EHR) to enhance patient care?

    <p>They simplify sharing of real-time information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personal Health Records (PHR) can include information from which of the following sources?

    <p>Clinicians, home monitoring devices, and the patients themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of electronic Health Information Exchange (HIE) for patient care?

    <p>Improves the quality of patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key form of Health Information Exchange?

    <p>Directed exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does directed exchange facilitate communication among health care providers?

    <p>By enabling sending of encrypted patient information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the consumer mediated exchange form of HIE?

    <p>To enable patients to control their health information usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area does electronic HIE contribute to reducing health care costs?

    <p>Avoiding medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of patient care does timely sharing of information via HIE improve?

    <p>Informed decision making at the point of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between standardized patient data and electronic HIE?

    <p>Standardization facilitates better information sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following outcomes can result from using electronic HIE?

    <p>Improved diagnosis and reduced readmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of directed exchange in Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

    <p>To send electronic care summaries from primary care providers to specialists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is query-based exchange most commonly utilized?

    <p>When delivering unplanned care to patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does consumer-mediated exchange enhance patient involvement in healthcare?

    <p>By allowing patients to track and monitor their health data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of electronically exchanging health information?

    <p>It allows for standardization of health data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific information might emergency room physicians access through query-based exchange?

    <p>Recent radiology images and medication lists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the integration of standardized data into Electronic Health Records benefit healthcare providers?

    <p>By reducing the number of tests performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of patients in consumer-mediated exchange?

    <p>Receiving updates directly from healthcare providers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the drawbacks of using traditional methods for health information exchange compared to electronic methods?

    <p>Traditional methods may lead to information duplication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key benefits of Personal Health Records (PHR)?

    <p>They help analyze drug interactions and identify medical errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically has access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?

    <p>Specialists within a single healthcare department can access these records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Personal Health Records (PHR) help reduce time in healthcare interactions?

    <p>By minimizing the time consumed in face-to-face meetings and telephone communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary differences between PHR and EHR?

    <p>EHR includes a patient's medical history entered by doctors, whereas PHR includes data entered by patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing)?

    <p>It allows prescriptions to be transmitted securely to pharmacies electronically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Personal Health Records (PHR)?

    <p>To provide medical records for hospital administrators only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group primarily benefits from the integration of data in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

    <p>Patients needing a consolidated view of their health records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can Personal Health Records (PHR) include?

    <p>A patient’s entire health history and interactions with various healthcare providers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options describes an advantage of PHR that directly aids clinicians?

    <p>PHR organizes health information which can lead to better treatment decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Personal Health Records (PHR) aid in identifying medical errors?

    <p>By integrating various health data for thorough analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Health Information Systems (HIS)

    • HIS are systems that computerize health records.
    • HIS can include EMR, EHR, PHR, and e-Prescribing.
    • Medical records are used by clinicians for diagnosis and treatment.
    • Health records are about the overall condition of a person’s body, mind, or spirit.

    Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

    • EMR are digital versions of paper charts in clinician offices, clinics, and hospitals.
    • EMR contain data for diagnosis and treatment collected and used by clinicians in a specific office, clinic, or hospital.
    • Benefits of EMR include:
      • Tracking of patient health data over time.
      • Identifying patients for preventive visits and screenings.
      • Monitoring patients.
      • Improving the quality of healthcare.
    • EMR information is not usually shared outside of the healthcare organization it is created in.
    • Information in EMR may need to be printed out and sent via mail to other providers.

    Electronic Health Records (EHR)

    • EHR are digital health records that can be shared with other healthcare organizations.
    • EHR contain a more comprehensive view of a patient’s health information including medical history, vital signs, diagnoses, medications, immunizations, allergies, lab data, imaging reports, insurance information, and demographic data.
    • EHR can be shared with:
      • Labs
      • Specialists
      • Medical Imaging facilities
      • Pharmacies
      • Emergency Facilities
      • School and workplace clinics
    • Benefits of EHR:
      • Improve patient care
      • Increase patient participation
      • Improve care coordination
      • Improve diagnostics & patient outcomes
      • Practice efficiencies & cost savings

    EMR vs. EHR

    • EHR allow access to tools for providers that support decision making, while EMR are primarily used for diagnosis and treatment..
    • EHR allow medical information to be accessed from different places, while EMR records are not designed to be shared outside of individual practices.
    • EHR simplify the sharing of updated real-time information, while EMR do not easily facilitate sharing.

    Personal Health Records (PHR)

    • PHR are electronic medical charts designed to be accessed and managed by the patient.
    • PHR can house information from doctors, home monitoring devices, and the patients themselves.
    • PHR are meant to be private, secure, and confidential.
    • Benefits of PHR:
      • Grant patients access to a variety of health information sources.
      • Provide patients with a centralized location for their records.
      • Offer patients the opportunity to submit their data to their physicians.
      • Help analyze patient’s health profiles to identify drug interactions, gaps in care, and possible medical errors.
      • Help track patient illnesses.
      • Reduce the time spent on face-to-face meetings and phone calls.
      • Quickly provide critical information for diagnosis and treatment.

    PHR vs. EHR vs. EMR

    • EMR are used by medical specialists in a single department.
    • EHR are used by healthcare providers across hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and clinics.
    • PHR are used by patients.
    • EMR contain information specific to a patient’s current health concerns.
    • EHR contain electronic records of health-related information on each individual.
    • PHR include patient's medical history, entered by the patients themselves in addition to data from pharmacies, labs, and healthcare providers.
    • EMR are created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within a single healthcare organization.
    • EHRare created, managed, and consulted by clinicians and staff across more than one healthcare organization.
    • PHR are created, gathered, and managed by patients.

    Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing)

    • Prescriptions are sent securely to pharmacies electronically using special software over the Internet / Intranet.

    Health Information Exchange (HIE)

    • HIE facilitates the electronic sharing of patient medical information between healthcare providers and patients.
    • Improves:
      • Speed
      • Quality
      • Safety
      • Cost of patient care
    • Allows providers to:
      • Standardize patient data
      • Avoid readmissions
      • Avoid medication errors
      • Improve diagnoses
      • Decrease duplicate testing

    Forms of Health Information Exchange

    • Directed exchange: securely sending and receiving information electronically.
    • Query-based exchange: searching and discovering accessible clinical sources on a patient.
    • Consumer-mediated exchange: patients manage and control health information among providers.

    Directed Exchange

    • Allows providers to send information such as:
      • Laboratory orders and results
      • Patient referrals
      • Discharge summaries
    • Information is sent securely, encrypted, and reliably over the internet.
    • Enables coordinated care.

    Query-based Exchange

    • Used by providers to search for patient information from other providers.
    • Used to access information while delivering unplanned care.
    • Example: emergency room providers using this to access patient information to avoid adverse drug reactions or unnecessary procedures.

    Consumer-Mediated Exchange

    • Patients manage their health information online.
    • Patients control their own medical information.
    • Allows patients to:
      • Share their health information with providers.
      • Identify and correct wrong health information.
      • Identify and correct incorrect billing information.
      • Track and monitor their health.

    Benefits of HIE

    • HIE improves processes regardless of how data is transferred.
    • HIE standarizes data, which makes it easier to share information across systems.
    • Example: receiving lab results electronically and incorporating them into a providers EHR allows easier identification of patients with diabetes who have uncontrolled blood sugar.

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