Data Management
This is used by a nurse each time they document in the computer system to keep patient information secure .
What is a password
This should be done by the nurse each time they leave their workstation to go somewhere.
What is log off the computer
Health informatics, the science of health and information technology all intersect to improve this for patients.
What is health outcomes
Computerized input to eliminate lost or misinterpreted information are part of this functionality of the EHR.
What is provider order entry
Despite the evidence for positive results with the implementation of an EHR system, this continues to be a barrier for small community-based practices.
What is cost.
EHR's provide better protection of confidential patient information than paper charts because most systems have this in place to prevent accidental disclosure.
What is security measures?
This should never be shared with other nurses who might access your computer.
What is your password
Daily Double
This type of informatics deals with information and technology with the goal of improving the health of a large group
What is public health informatics?
Electronic reports of patient laboratory values and radiology procedures with automated display of past tests are part of this functionality of the EHR.
What is results management
Complex set of capabilities and standards to be met by EHR users as incentive for financial gain.
What is Meaningful Use
Utilizing clinical decision support tools in the EHR, the nurse minimizes the chance of
What is errors
This should never be left where others can access it due to its confidential nature.
What is patient information
This type of informatics deals with the use of health information and communication technologies in the healthcare services to promotion quality health care.
What is clinical informatics
Computerize-based education, patient access, and home monitoring devices are part of this functionality of the EHR.
What is patient support
Patient data such as history, hospitalizations, test results, and plan of care is shared among all physicians caring for the patient, which helps prevent this from occurring.
What are medical errors
Security functions in a EHR address the ______ of private health information.
What is confidentiality
All printed patient documents require the nurse to do this once they are finished with the documents.
What is shred the documents
When health data is stored, analyzed, and disseminated through information and communication with the emphasis on clinical care this is known as
What is health informatics
Scheduling systems, billing and claims management and/or insurance eligibility are part of this functionality of the EHR.
What is administrative processes support
Yearly cost of this expertise prohibits small physician practices from implementing an EHR.
What is technical support
According to Meaningful Use, for the EHR to become universally adopted in the United States, it must be _____________ and have standardized terminology.
What is interoperable
Each healthcare facility has their own specific policies and procedures in place to comply with this federal law.
What is HIPAA
This is the use of technology to improve the quality of health care.
What is Health Information Technology/Tools?
Enhances performance by providing reminders, drug alerts, and documentation templates are part of this functionality of the EHR.
What is clinical decision support
This benefit of the EHR helps lower patient cost, allows all physicians to see patient care results and helping to prevent this from happening.
What is duplication of testing?