Design a health information document on a topic that is of interest to you. ANS Health information management (HIM) is an empirical exercise that involves obtaining, evaluating, and safeguarding traditional and computerized clinical data with the objective of offering quality patient care. (McWay, 2013). Acute care is a division of […]

Select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement. ANS Workflow analysis aims to determine workflow patterns that maximize the effective use of resources and minimize activities that do not […]

assume the role of a nurse facilitator in a small hospital in upstate New York. You have been part of a team preparing for the implementation of a new electronic health records system. Decisions as to the program that will be used have been finalized, and you are now tasked […]

Using the Internet, the Walden Library, or other trustworthy sources, identify a resource that you could introduce to patients to help them evaluate the credibility of health information found online. What are some strategies you could employ to improve the health literacy of patients? ANS Health literacy is the degree […]

For this Discussion you consider the impact of the meaningful use criteria of the HITECH legislation on the adoption of health information technology. ANS HITECH Legislation In order for organizations to receive the incentives offered through the HITECH legislation, they must be able to demonstrate that they are using the […]

Select an issue in your practice that is of concern to you. Using health information technology, locate at least three evidence-based practice resources that address your concern and that could possibly inform further action. ANS 1 When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to […]

Post a summary of three different concepts you found in “Workflow Assessment for Health IT Toolkit” that would help in redesigning a workflow in the organization in which you work (or one with which you are familiar) and describe how you would apply them. Next, summarize the article you selected […]

Since the inception of the HITECH Act, health organizations have faced increased pressure to update their health information technology (HIT) resources. As discussed last week, many believe that the increased use of electronic health records and the quick and efficient communication afforded by HIT can lead to improved quality of […]

Consider your own experiences with implementing EHRs. What were some positive aspects of the implementation? What suggestions would you make to improve the process? ANS The availability of healthcare data is growing exponentially as electronic health records, the use of wearable devices, social media and internet use, and genomic information […]

Identify a recently adopted information, education, or communication technology tool in your specialty area. Reflect on how it is used and how its use impacts the quality of care. ANS  With so much attention focused on health care reform, it is important that experience. By actively seeking out and adopting […]