Continuity of Care Record (CCD)
Technical informatics standards that provides a snapshot of person current health to a provider who does not have access
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CDSS (Clinical Decision Support System)
Designed to help the healthcare providers to make knowledge-based clinical decisions. e.g. allergy alert, drug-to-drug interactions.
information
the data that has been interpreted.
Data
is the collections of facts, numbers and characters that are gathered according to some perceived need for analysis.
Wisdom
using knowledge and experience to manage and solve problems.
alarm fatigue
Occurs when nurses become desensitized to patient care alarms and then miss or delay response to an alarm
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Information systems and other information technology used to record, monitor, and deliver patient care as well as perform managerial and organizational functions
Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER)
formed in 2004 to advance nurses competencies related to informatics.
Ergonomics
The scientific study of work and space including details that impacts productivity and health.
Informatics
is the science and art of turning data into information.
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
EHR is a digital version of a patient paper chart. EHR is a real-time patient-centered record that makes information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT)
Also known as the Kennedy Kassebaum Bill, it is the first legislation to protect automatic client records and to mandate all electronic transactions include only HIPAA compliant codes.
Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
produced evidence-making healthcare safer, improving quality, accessibility, and accountability.
Data Integrity
Ability to collect, store and retrieve correct, complete and current data so that data are available to authorized users when needed.
Integration
the process by which 2 different information system are able to exchange data in a way that it is seamless to end user.
Standard Terminologies
Structured, controlled language developed according to terminologies guideline and approved by authoritative body.
Phising
deceptive method used to steal sensitive information via the internet.
Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
a process by which a health care provider directly enters orders for patient care into the hospital information system
User Interface
allows human and computer to cooperatively perform task and specific goals.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
legal record created in a hospital or ambulatory setting of a single episode or visit that is the source of data for the electronic health record.
Medical Informatics
Skills in both medical and computer science come together in an effort to improve health and patient outcomes.
Information System
A computer system that uses hardware and software to process data information in order to solve problems.
Telehealth
the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical healthcare, health-related education, public health, and health administration
Clinical Information System (CIS)
Focus upon the acquisition, review and use of patient data. Functions may include - order entry, result reporting, scheduling, documentation.
Pictures archiving and communication system (PACS)
facilitates storage transmission and sharing of medical images - x rays, MRI, CT, US.
Administrative Information System (AIS)
support the process of client care by managing nonclinical, client-related information, financial and demographic information and provide reporting capabilities. This includes client management, financial, payroll and human resources, and quality assurance systems.
Benchmarking
the process of comparing an organization's practices and technology with those of other companies. [Show Less]