Health Information Technologies and Systems Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a health information exchange (HIE)?
Answer: Enable secure electronic sharing of patient health information among providers and organizations
An HIE enables the secure, authorized electronic sharing of patient health information among different healthcare organizations to support coordinated care.
Which meaningful use criterion under the HITECH Act required providers to demonstrate electronic exchange of health information?
Answer: Summary of care record at transitions
Providing a summary of care record at transitions of care was a core meaningful use objective requiring providers to electronically transmit records when referring or transferring patients.
What is a clinical decision support (CDS) system?
Answer: Software that provides evidence-based alerts and recommendations to clinicians at the point of care
CDS systems deliver evidence-based alerts, reminders, and recommendations within the EHR to support clinical decision-making at the point of care.
In EHR implementation, what does the term 'interoperability' mean?
Answer: The ability of different information systems to exchange and use health data meaningfully
Interoperability is the ability of disparate health information systems to exchange, interpret, and use shared data in a coordinated and meaningful way.
What is the function of a data dictionary in a health information system?
Answer: Define the structure, format, and meaning of all data elements stored in a database
A data dictionary defines and standardizes all data elements in a system, including their names, formats, allowable values, and relationships to ensure consistent data use.
Which type of EHR system architecture allows software to be accessed via web browser rather than installed locally?
Answer: Cloud-based (SaaS) architecture
Cloud-based (Software as a Service) EHR systems are hosted remotely and accessed via web browser, eliminating the need for local software installation and on-site servers.