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Strengths
The Memorial Hospital has several strengths which would help it to implement a
health information exchange system. One of the core strengths is the availability of
electronic patient information via Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by all the providers in
the network. Another strength is the availability of a functional clinical data warehouse
(CDW) as well as an accompanying data dictionary that illustrates the gathered data type,
structures, formats and usage components. These CDW and data dictionary could facilitate
interoperability and enhance the sharing of data and information in the healthcare context.
Interoperability would play a cardinal role and aid in the implementation of a new a health
information exchange system (Oyeyemi & Scott, 2018).
Weaknesses and risks
Several risks and weaknesses exist in Memorial Hospital that could adversely impact
the implementation of the health information exchange system. A critical weakness is a tight
budget that would impact the model that would be adopted by the facility. Another weakness
is that all hospitals in the network do not capture data at a comprehensive level, such as data
types, format etc, and it could affect the quality of information. The existence of a diverse
range of data standards that the hospital must take into consideration could also act as a
source of risk and affect the implementation process (Rhodes, 2006).
Security considerations
The healthcare facility must make several security considerations so that the security
of the patient information could be maintained. One of the key considerations relates to the
use of suitable communication models that would ensure that information could be securely
shared with the intended stakeholders. Another chief consideration is the application of
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proper hardware and software elements. These technical components would have a direct
implication on how securely the network is able to function (Rhodes, 2006). Some of the
information that should not be exchanged in the specific case setting include sensitive and
private details relating to health complexities.
Recommendations
In order to ensure that the patient information is kept in a safe and secure way in the
health information system, a number of recommendations could be followed. One of the
methods is focusing on transparency and openness, focus on collection limitation and high
emphasis on data integrity and quality aspects. There is a need to adopt suitable and updated
security safeguards and controls that could ensure proper safety and security of patient
information in the healthcare setting (Rhodes, 2006). The core principles for health
information exchange (HIE) must be followed to securely manage patient information in the
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References
Oyeyemi, A., & Scott, P. (2018). Interoperability in health and social care: organisational
issues are the biggest challenge. BMJ Health & Care Informatics, 25(3).
Rhodes, H. B. (2006). Privacy and security challenges in HIEs: Unique factors add new
complexities to familiar issues. Privacy and Security Challenges in HIEs: Unique
Factors Add New Complexities to Familiar Issues/AHIMA, American Health
Information Management Association.
