Electronic Healthcare Information Systems Analysis

The advancement in technology has rapidly transformed the world today, and the increase in the number of web-enabled devices has completely changed peoples ' lives especially the way they communicate. Electronic Health Record system, which is a digital copy of a patient’s medical history is one of the revolutionary ideas that have come with this advancement. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are instantaneously updating records that are patient-centered designed with the aim of providing real-time information to the authorized users (Cohen, 2010). It contains all the patient’s information that is in the hand of the medical providers including their medical history, treatment dates and types, immunizations conducted to the patient and their dates, radiology images and all the laboratory results from the tests conducted in the past. All this information is held in a digital format and can only be updated by authorized users who are stationed in the medical facilities. Electronic records are designed to make it easy for different health providers and organizations to share patients’ information which streamlines their operations since all the necessary information and history can be accessed from any location at any time.

After decades of paper based medical records, a new type of record keeping has surfaced - the Electronic Health Record (EHR). EHR is an electronic or digital format concept of an individual’s past and present medical history. It is the principle storage place for data and information about the health care services provided to an individual patient. It is maintained by a provider over time and capable of being shared across different healthcare settings by network-connected information systems. Such records may include key administrative and clinical data relevant to that persons care under a particular provider. Examples of such records may include: demographics, physician notes, problems or injuries, medications and allergies, vital

Examination of the types of database systems that are available and how health care facilities utilize these different types of databases is the topic of this report. Giving more detail on the different types of architecture of databases and data structure will follow.

Along with the new technologies applying in healthcare, the documentation processes and storages also change from paper charts to computer-based electronic health records (EHR). Many healthcare organizations currently maintain patients’ health records in both formats of paper and electronic. The combination is known as hybrid health record system, which is used to assist in different methods that patients’ information is collected. Hybrid health records (HHR) contain specific patients’ health information. HHRs are stored manually and electronically in multiple places. Current patients’ health records usually contain both digital documents and handwritten notes. Patients’ data are electronically stored, such as laboratory, radiology tests,

Operational electronic health record systems (EHR) can provide the information necessary on demand, short of troublesome trial and error of probing around physical files. From the first steps of designing the system, the enquiries that will follow are predicted and accommodated. Similar to an office filing system, the appropriateness of a detailed patient record system is often adjudicated by how much time and effort are necessary to locate and recover data. Thus, an intimate cog of the design of an electronic health record system is its efficient process for access, retrieval, and reporting.

A significant, impactful trend on healthcare organizations (HCOs) is the implementation of technology-based information systems (IS). The systems consist of hardware and software used in gathering and processing data that supports the provision of patient care. There are administrative systems, which have been in place for decades and their usefulness are highly recognized. They track services rendered, billing processes used for third party payers and patients, as well as payroll for employees. Administrative systems are essential for the financial component of a business. More recently, the importance of clinical information systems has moved into the spotlight. They are intended to

It is hard to take a snapshot of the current technology used in healthcare as tomorrow a new innovative idea is right around the corner. A major change that has occurred over time comes from the use of electronic health records (EHR). Electronic health records usage has been on the rise for several years. It has been used by physicians, ambulatory staff, and HMOs. Since data can be easily altered the copies that must be certified for any medical provider to reference. There is a criterion for the composition of this data due to the exchanging of patient information within an interoperable medical

Implementation of Healthcare Information Technology potentially reduces cost yet, remains a continuous challenge. The adoption of improved healthcare infrastructure is compelling and significant barriers remain such as technical issues, cost, concerns about privacy and confidentiality, system interoperability and lack of well trained staff to lead the process (Palvia, Love, Nemati, & Jacks, 2012).

In the year 2009, President Obama began the electronic medical record stimulus in hopes that is integration will improve streamlining patient care along with long term savings within the health care systems. In accordance, the stimulus has offered financial incentives for physician to convert from the paper chart to an electronic chart. Many benefits related to the electronic health record. The most important benefit is having the orders legible and clear, avoiding nurses from interpreting terrible hand writing style. This will reduce errors with nurses misinterpreting the written order. Electronic health record provides the nurses with the past medical history of the patient in just one area and at one time. This

There are two common types of databases used in healthcare, relational and object- oriented database. The relational database stores data in predefined tables and the

In the United States, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has mandated that all medical records be converted to an electronic format by 2015. Promises of improved availability of patient information, enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness are a few of the factors that have steered the need for this conversion. Successful implementation of Electronic Health Records involves collaboration, communication, financial resources, technical infrastructure and coordination. This paper will address the benefits of utilizing a Project Management Framework to ensure the successful transition into the digital arena of document management.

Electronic Health Record (EHR) standards refer to the agreed format that is applied to support the definition, use and exchange of data that is related to all the aspects of Health care Information and Technology (HIT). The standards should ensure that there is accurate, comprehensive and secure health information of an individual patient in digital format. Being HIT building blocks, they should provide a common framework of promoting uniformity in defining and identifying the components of a health system. The standards should provide consistent collection and exchange of patient’s information, enhance data quality and ensure reduction of medical errors. Some of the standards include: HL7 EHR Functional Model, CCHIT certification criteria and incentive programs (Amatayakul & American Health

There are many changes occurring in the healthcare system. With the ever-evolving health care system, healthcare administrators have to be ready to adjust to the changing system. Today, we are going to address the differences between Patient Center Medical Homes (PCMH) and Health Management Organizations (HMO) a long with the changes in healthcare technology, the workforce development and the payment system that are important in the success of the changes that are being made.

Health Information Administrators (HIA) has grown from being traditionally centered in hospitals to multiple setting throughout the healthcare market. The role of Health Information Administrators still focuses on the responsibility of the patient medical records to be in compliant with all legal, ethical and medical requirements by being monitored. HIA must use their knowledge in information technology to make certain that the critical information from the patient medical record is properly documented and maintain in the system’s databases in order to accomplish all business operation of the health establishment. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center depends on the Information System (IS) Department for planning, control,

Health information management involves the practice of maintaining and taking care of health records in hospitals, health insurance companies and other health institutions, by the use of electronic means (McWay 176). Storage of medical information is carried out by health information management and HIT professionals using information systems that suit the needs of these institutions. This paper answers four major questions concerning health information systems.