ATI: Information management systems notes

ATI: Information management systems notes Information management systems - answer- Includes computer software, hardware, and telecommunication networks (to store, organize, and retrieve information) - Many interacting networks (virtual environment for client safety) - EX. EHR = supports client care & improves outcomes - Streamlines data EHR - answer- Computerized database w/ longitudinal record (from birth to death) - Includes demographics, allergies, lifestyle, immunizations, medications, lab reports - Interdisciplinary professionals process, store, transmit, access information to support client care - Creates a database of similar clients to analyze information and improve quality of care - Includes order entry and communication between team members and clients EHR cont. - answer- HIPAA allows clients to view, establish ownership, correct/amend records - Recommended to also keep a PHR - Follow client through relocation/travel Government mandates in EHR - answer- All records electronic by 2014 - ARRA includes HITECH = pay incentives to organizations that use health information technology meaningfully - Certain percentage of client criteria must be documented in the EHR - Data inputted in EHR is reported to regulatory agencies (like medication administrations) Benefits of EHR - answer- Document data as it is collected from a client - Immediate access to client record by all members in the clients care - Facilitates best practice decisions - Improves clients outcome and quality of care - Any authorized provider can access (continuity of care) - EB treatments/care when entering in orders