OM010 Health Information Systems

Q1.

· Competency Discussion

Discussion Topic

 

For your Competency Discussion, select an organization with which you are familiar and consider the organization’s mission statement. Next, reflect on one health information technology system you might recommend for this organization and why. Also, think about how this system is compatible to the organization’s mission. Finally, reflect on the key core functions of the recommended HIT system and one specific impact these capabilities will have on the organization.

To begin this Competency and meet your required engagement, post in the Discussion area a brief description of the organization you selected and their mission. Next, describe one health information technology system you might recommend for this organization and why you would recommend it. Then, explain how this system is compatible to the organization’s mission. Finally, describe the key core functions of the recommended HIT system and one specific impact these capabilities will have on the organization.

Q2.

· Module 3 Pre-Assessment Submission

Assessment Submission

 

Note: Although this formative pre-assessment is not graded, a submission is required before you can advance to your summative assessment.

The Module Pre-Assessment is your opportunity to practice applying module content before submitting the final Competency Assessment. In the Final Assessment, you will be asked to evaluate several healthcare information systems and recommend the best system for your healthcare organization. Then, you will create report that begins with an overview and rationale for your healthcare information system recommendation.

To prepare for your Final Assessment, review at least two healthcare information systems and select one you think works best for the organization. Consider the core functions of the system you selected and the impact these capabilities can have on the organization. Next, reflect on the legal and regulatory requirements for implementing the healthcare information system. Then, think about the value of the healthcare system and the specific attributes that are particularly noteworthy. Be sure to review the Final Assessment instructions for more context on which to base your evaluation of the system’s value and attributes. Finally, think about the key areas of concern the organization will need to be prepared to address in the implementation and evaluation of the healthcare information system.

For this Module Pre-Assessment, create a draft of your report that summarizes the two healthcare information systems you evaluate and the one you selected as the best for the organization. Be sure to include the technology’s core functions, its value and attributes, any legal and regulatory requirements, any organizational concerns. Your presentation should cite the resources used for the content. Finally, review the Final Assessment Instructions for more information.

Note that you do not have to resubmit your Pre-Assessment to address feedback.

Q3.

· Module 5 Pre-Assessment Submission

Assessment Submission

 

Note: Although this formative pre-assessment is not graded, a submission is required before you can advance to your summative assessment.

The Module Pre-Assessment is your opportunity to practice applying module content before submitting the final Competency Assessment. In the Final Assessment, you will be asked to evaluate several healthcare information systems and recommend the best system for your healthcare organization. Then, you will create a research-based proposal to further the process of selecting your recommended information system.

To prepare for your Final Assessment, consider how the healthcare information system you recommended is compatible to the organization’s mission, goals, and values. Next, reflect on the core functions of the recommended healthcare information system and the specific impact these capabilities will have on the organization including how it ensures absolute privacy and security and how it will integrate with other products. Then, reflect on the usability factors you addressed with the healthcare information vendor, why you chose to address these factors, and what vendor support will be supplied if the system is adopted. Finally, think about estimated cost of the system as well as the timeline of major milestones for the selection and acquisition process.

For this Module Pre-Assessment, create a draft of the research-based portion of your report. Your draft should cite the resources you intend to use to support the content. Be sure to review the Final Assessment Instructions for more details.

Note that you do not have to resubmit your Pre-Assessment to address feedback.