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Essay Instructions: health information technology has greatly increased the opportunity for the exchange of meaningful data and information across health care system . however, in order for that to successfully occur, care must be taken to ensure that patient data is entered in a manner that allows for that information to retain its meaning across different systems.
Assess then importance of standardized terminologies used to document patient care.
apply the data, in formation, knowledge, and wisdom continuum.

Essay Instructions: Course Project: Health Information Exchange
Objective
? Define HIE
? List Dilemma
? Address Challenge
? Discuss the History of HIE
Guidelines:

Papers must 7 to 10 pages in length (this would be roughly 1 page per area included in the report), 12 point font, double-spaced, include a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of the report, summary or conclusion and works cited.
Even though this is not a scientific-type writing assignment, and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least 6 authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled "Works Cited".

The completed written project paper, focused on Health Information Exchange by outlining the history of U.S. based attempts at getting HIE among providers, is due this week. Your paper can be based on interviews with those involved in HIE, readings or Internet research or a combination of all three. Be sure that your paper addresses the following areas:

? Outline US history of HIE
? Benefits of HIE (underlying the justification for HIE)
? Ways that privacy and security concerns are addressed
? Current challenges and ways to overcome them

The paper should be approximately 7-10 typed pages in length, double-spaced, using 10 or 12 point font (APA Format). The page count does not include your cover page or references page. You must include a references page, citing your references in APA style.
As part of the course project, you must post a brief PowerPoint presentation to the class reviewing a highlight of your project findings.

Essay Instructions: To complete:

The deliverable is a 12- to 15-page scholarly report, not counting the title page, abstract, or references. A successful report should leave the reader with confidence in understanding the answers to all the questions listed below. Graphics may be used to illustrate key points.

Organization Information

Briefly describe the health information technology system/application and the organization type (hospital, clinic, public health agency, health care software company, government health information website, private virtual health information site, etc.).


Is the health information technology system/application clinical, administrative, educational, or research related?


What were the key reasons for the development of this health information technology system/application, i.e., what made the organization believe this system/application was needed? How did this organization determine those needs? Did the organization use specific tools to conduct needs assessments, staff opinions, or workflows?


How did the organization determine that this specific system/application could fulfill its predetermined needs?


Who manages this health information technology system/application and where are they located within the organization?s administrative structure?
Information System Application Design and Development

Many health care systems have multiple independent entities that work together toward the common goal of providing high-quality care. How did?and do?the various stakeholders make decisions related to this health information technology system/application? Were the end users involved in the development of this health information technology system/application?


How are individuals trained to use the health information technology system/application?


How are security issues addressed? How does this health information technology system/application support a legally sound health care record?


Where did initial funds for this health information technology system/application come from?


Who manages the budget for this health information technology system/application?


Have organizational or political issues impacted the ongoing funding for this health information technology system/application?


What are the arrangements for planned or unplanned downtime?


How are health information technology system/application upgrades scheduled or planned?


How has the health information technology system/application changed in response to health care reform and related legislation?


What suggestions could you make regarding changes needed to support health care reform and related legislation?
Innovative Aspects of the System

How does the health information technology system/application utilize technology innovations?


What technology innovations would you recommend for this organization? What innovations presented in this course, or found through your own research, could this organization benefit from?


What innovations could further promote evidence-based practice and efficiency within this organization?

Essay Instructions: This is a persuasive letter:
For the letter, Please choose one or the other:

- write a letter from a citizen to a politician that argues why new information access and privacy legislation is needed; or alternatively, a letter from a politician that explains why new legislation is unnecessary.


Answer the following. (one or the other not both)

Unlike several other Canadian provinces, Prince Edward Island (PEI) does not have health information privacy legislation. Write a letter to the Minister of Health for Prince Edward Island asking that he introduce such legislation, making a compelling case that it is important for residents of that province.

OR

Alternatively, write a letter from the Minister to a citizen explaining why the province (PEI) does not need such an act.


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