HIS MT 100 LAB - MIDTERMS

Health Informatics

the interdisciplinary field that combines healthcare, informarion service, and computer technology to improve the collection, stroage, retrieval, and exchange of health information

Health Informatics

focuses on using computer science, information technology, and management

Health Informatics

this enables healthcare professionals to access accurate and timely patient informaton for diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and healthcare planning

incomplete documentation, misplaced records, duplication of information, delayed communication, and medical errors

Paper records resulted to:

Computerized Information Systems

the introduction of ________ revolutionized healthcare by allowing patient information to be stored electonically, making records more accurate, secure, and readily accessible

Health Informatics

hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies, and government agencies use this to manage electronic medical records, laboratory results, radiology reports, pharmacy inventories, billing, disease surveillance, and health statistics

Health Informatics

supports evidence-based medicine by providing vurrent clinical guidelines, research findings, and decision-support tools

Health Informatics - Philippines

plays an important role in implementing the Universal Health Care Act and improving healthcare services through digital health initiatives led by the DOH, philhealth, and healthcare institutions

Health Information,

Information Technology,

Healthcare Professionals,

Health Information System

Enumerate the components of health Informatics

Health Information

includes all data related to a patient's health

Health Information

Personal Information;

Medical History;

Laboratory Test Results;

Diagnosis;

Treatment Plans;

Medications;

Immunization Records;

Radiology Reports

Information Technology

provides the hardware, software, networks, and databases needed to collect, process, store, and transmit health information

Information Technology

Desktop scanners;

Servers;

Electronic Health Record (EHR) software;

Internet and networking equipment;

Cloud Computing;

Mobile Devices

Healthcare Professionals

use health information to improve patient care and healthcare management

Healthcare Professionals

Physicians;

Nurses;

Medical Technologists;

Pharmacists;

Radiologic Technologists;

Healh Information Managers;

Health Information Specialists

Health Information System

are computerized systems that manage healthcare information

Health Information System

Electronic Medical Record (EMR);

Electronic Health Record (EHR);

Laboratory Information System (LIS);

Radiology Information System (RIS);

Pharmacy Information System (RIS);

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Patient registration;

Electronic Medical Records;

Laboratory Information Management;

Radiology Reporting;

Pharmacy Management;

Appointment Scheduling;

Billing and Insurance claims;

Clinical Decision Support;

Disease Surveillance;

Public Health Reporting;

Telemedicine;

Health Research

enumerate ways that health informatics can be applied in

Improve patient safety,

enhances quality of healthcare,

reduces medical errors,

improves communication among healthcare professionals,

supports evidence-based practice,

facilitates faster access to patient information,

improves healthcare management,

increases efficiency and productivity,

protects patient confidentiality,

supports healthcare research and policy development

Enumerate benefits of health informatics

Record laboratory requests electronically,

process laboratory test results accurately,

transmit laboratory reports quickly,

reduce transcription errors,

improve turnaround time,

maintain laboratory quality assurance,

store laboratory records securely,

facilitate laboratory accreditation

Enumerate the important of HEalth Informatics in Clinical Laboratories

Health information System

the socio-technical subsystem of a health-related setting which compromises all data, information, and knowledge processing

Health information System

Includes the associated human or technical actors in their respective data, information, and knowledge processing roles.

Easy, Fast, and Convenient Access to Accurate Patient Information;

Readable, Structured Information;

Billing Integrated with Clinical Management;

Real-Time Financial Reporting;

Enumerate the benefits of Integrated Hospital Information System

Easy, Fast, and Convenient Access to Accurate Patient Information

Hospital Information System provide timely and centralized access to patient medical and financial records across clinical and billing departments.

Easy, Fast, and Convenient Access to Accurate Patient Information

Interned-Based functionality enables authorized used to retrieve information remotely, improving data accessibility beyond the physical hospital environment

Readable, Structured Information

Clinical information stored in the Hospital Information System is maintained in a structured, standardized format, facilitating efficient record management and information retrieval

Readable, Structured Information

Electronic documentation also enhances data legibility, reducing the likelihood of errors associated with handwritten records

Billing Integrated with Clinical Management

This streamlines the processing of patient charges and insurance claims while improving the accuracy of financial transactions.

Billing Integrated with Clinical Management

This integration also supports internal controls by minimizing billing discrepancies and reducing the risk of fraudulent activities

Real-Time Financial Reporting

Integration of clinical, accounting, inventory, and procurement system enables automated financial reporting progress.

Real-Time Financial Reporting

This improves the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial records while reducing the need for manual data processing.

Health Information System Sources;

Indicators;

Data Sources;

Data Management;

Information Products;

Dissemination and Use

Enumerate the Components of Health Information System:

Health information System Sources

These include the framework on legislation, regulation, planning, and the resources required for the system to be fully functional.

Indicators

The basis of the HIS plan and strategy includes indicators and related targets, such as determinants of health

Population-Based Approach, Institution-Based Data

Enumerate the two categories Data Sources can be divided into:

Population-Based Approach

Civil Registration, Censuses, and Population Surveys

Institution-Based Data

individual records, service records and resource records

Data Mangement

Refers to the handing of data, starting from collection and storage to data flow and quality assurance, processing, compilation, and data analysis

Information Products

Data is transformed into useful information that serves as evidence and provides insights crucial to shaping a health action

Dissemination and Use

HIS enhances the value of health information by making it readily available to policymakers and data users.

Demographic Data; Administrative Data; Health Risk Information; Health Status; Patient Medical History; Current Medical Management; Outcomes Data

Enumerate the different data sources of Health Information System

Demographic Data

Consists of facts such as age (or birth date), gender, race, and ethnic origin, marital status, address of residence, names of and other information about immediate family members and emergency information. Information about employment status (and employer), schooling and education

Administrative Data

Involves facts, with respect to services provided, and also typically includes charges and amounts paid, the kind of practitioner, physician specialty, and nature of institution.

Health Risk Information

Reveals lifestyle and behaviour and facts about family history and genetic factors to evaluate propensity for different diseases

Health Status and Patients Medical History

Generally reported by the individual themselves, reflects domains of health such as physical functioning, mental and emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, social and role functioning, and perceptions of one's health in the past, present, and future and compared with that of one's peers.

Current Medical Management

includes the content of encounter forms or parts of the patient record. Such information might reflect health screening, current health problems and diagnoses, allergies, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures performed, laboratory tests carried out, medications prescribes, and counseling provided.

Outcomes Data

compromise a wide array of measure of the effects of health care and the aftermath of various health problems; they might reflect health care events such as readmission to hospital or unexpected complications or side effects of care, and also include measures of satisfaction with care.

Outcomes Data

assessed weeks or months after health care events, and by means of reports directly from individuals (or family members), are desirable, although these are likely to be the least commonly available

Donaldson and Lohr (1994)

Who explained that comprehensive database for health information systems included the different data sources?

Philippine Healthcare Information System (PHIS)

a netowrk of people, policies, technologies, databases, and healthcare institutions that collect, process, store, retrieve, and exchange health-related information

Philippine Healthcare Information System (PHIS)

supports healthcare delivery, disease surveillance, healthcare planning, research, policy-making, and monitoring of public health programs

Department of Health (DOH)

lead agency responsible for managing and improving the countrys healthcare information system

Philippine Insurance Corporations (PhilHealth)

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Public and Private hospitals

Rural Health Units

Laboratories

Eneumerate different sources that contribute health data that are used for planning and decision-making

Health Information System

This is important because institutions generate enomous amounds of patient information everyday, which is time-consuming and prone to errors

Electronic Health Information Systems

improves data, accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, efficiency, and patient safety

Universal Health Care (UHC)

The implementation of digital health technologies has supported ______ by improving the sharing of health information among healthcare providers and government agencies

Department of Health, Health Information System, Hospital Information System, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Diseases Surveillance Systems, Health Statistics and Reporting

Enumerate the six components of the Philippine Healthcare Information System

Department of Health (DOH)

formulates the national health policies, monitors diseases outbreaks, manages public health programs, and oversees the countrys health infomration infrastructure

Disease Surveillance, Health Statistics, National Health Reporting, Public Health Monitoring, Health Program Evaluation

Enumerate the functions of the Department of Health

PhilHealth Information System

maintains computerized systems that improve efficiency and reduce processing time

Member Registration, Eligibility Verfiication, Claims Processing, Hospital Reimbursements, Benefit Utilization

Philhealth maintains computerized systems that process:

Hospital Information System (HIS)

for managing patient information electronically in hospitals

Patient registration

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Pharmacy Information System

Billing and Accounting

Appointment scheduling

Common modules of Hospital Information System include:

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Contains digital patient information

Patient Demographics,

Medical History,

Physicians Notes,

Laboratory Results

Medications

Allergies

Diagnostic Reports

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) contains digital patient information such as:

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

improve the continuity of care and reduce documentation errors

Disease Surveillance Systems

The philippine government uses computerized systems to monitor communicable and non-communicable disease

Dengue, Tuberculosis, Measles, Covid-19, Influenza

Examples of diseases that are monitored by the Disease Surveillance Systems

Disease Surveillance Systems

These systems allows health authorities to detect outbreaks quickly

Health Statistics and Reporting

health facilities regularly submit reports to the Department of Health through electronic reporting systems

Health Statistics and Reporting

the collected information supports evidence-based decision-making

Maternal and Infant mortality

Immunization Coverage

Disease Incidence

Hospital Occupancy

Laboratory Reports

Health Statistics and Reporting examples include:

Improves healthcare delivery, supports Universal Health Care Implementation, Enhances patient safety, reduces duplication of records, improves communication among Healthcare providers, supports public health surveillance, produces accurate health statistics, facilitates research and planning, improves disaster preparedness, strengthens healthcare management

Importance of the Philippine Healthcare Information System

Collecting patient information

maintaining accurate health records

ensuring confidentiality

coding diseases and procedures

preparing statistical reports

support clinical decision-making

managing electronic medical records

ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards

Role of Health Information Professionals

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Philhealth Electronic Claims Systems (eCLaims)

DOH Health Information System

Community Health Information Tracking System

Philippine Health Information Systems used in the Healthcare

Health Information System (HIS)

an organized system designed to collect, process, store, retrieve, and transmit healthcare information.

Health Information System (HIS)

This combines computer hardware, software, databases, communication networks, healthcare personnel, and standardized procedures to improve quality, efficiency, and safety of healthcare services

Hospitals; Clinics; Laboratories; Pharmacies; Public Health Institutions

______________ rely on Health Information System (HIS) to manage patient records, laboratory results, medical imagining, billing, inventory, scheduling, and administrative operations.

Health Information System (HIS)

Main purpose is to ensure that accurate and timely information is available to healthcare professionals whenever needed.

Clinical Decision-Making, Reduced Medical Errors, Improves Communication among professionals, Enhance Patient Safety, Promote efficient healthcare delivery

Accurate health information supports:

Health Information System (HIS)

Valuable for disease surveillance, epidemiological records, healthcare planning, quality improvement, and government report

Healthcare administrators and policymakers to identify health trends, Monitor disease outbreaks, allocate healthcare resources effectively, and improve health services

Reliable Health Information System (HIS) enables:

Hardware, Software, Data, People, Procedures, Communication Networks

Enumerate the healthcare components

Hardware

refers to the physical equipment used to operate the system

Hardware

Desktop computers, laptop computers, servers, barcode scanners, printers, network switches, tablets, biometric devices

Software

consists of computer programs used to perform healthcare function

Software

Hospital Information System, Laboratory Information System, Electronic Health Record, Pharmacy Information System, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Data

the facts collected during patient care

Data

Patient demographic information, medical history, laboratory results, medication records, vital signs, diagnostic reports

People

users responsible for entering, managing, and utilizing healthcare information

People

Physicians, Nurses, Medical Technologists, Health Information Management Professionals, Pharmacists, Hospital Administrators, IT Personnel

Procedures

standardized rules and policies governing data collection, documentation, storage, retrieval, security, and confidentiality

Communication Network

Networks that allow healthcare information to be shared securely among departments and healthcare facilities

Electronic Health Record, Electronic Medical Record, Laboratory Information System, Radiology Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Hospital Information System (HIS)

Enumerate the Types of Health Information System:

Electronic Health Record

A digital version of a patient's compelete health record used within a healthcare organization

Electronic Medical Record

A computerized medical record maintained within one healthcare facility

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

A computer system used to manage laboratory specimens, test requests, laboratory workflows, and laboratory results

Radiology Information System (RIS)

A system used for scheduling, tracking, and reporting radiological procedures

Pharmacy Information System

Used to manage medication inventory, prescriptions, and drug dispensing

Hospital Information System (HIS)

An integrated information system that manages clinical, administrative, financial, and operational activities within a hospital