Information systems include the hardware and software that process data and information for problem-solving. Health information systems (HIS) provide information within the healthcare setting, which includes collecting, storing, and managing EHRs. Health information systems include both clinical and administrative information systems.
General Instructions Electronic health records (EHRs) provide a database for an individual’s healthcare data during healthcare encounters and the ability to exchange health information electronically. Consider an EHR with which you have had experience. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Identify one EHR with which you have experience. Provide … Read more
View the TEDTalk “Why I live in Mortal Dread of Public Speaking” by Megan Washington (TEDx, 2014). Then, view the Sources of Communication Apprehension presentation (adapted from Engleberg & Wynn, 2015). In light of the TEDTalk, the presentation, and your own experiences respond to the following questions: What strikes you as most interesting about Ms. … Read more
Review the following ethical dilemmas: John Doe has decided to clone himself. He is sterile. He cannot find anyone to marry him. He wishes to have children. He knows that he will not be able to love a child that is adopted or not connected directly to him biologically. He will be making use … Read more
What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth? How will you approach and perform a telehealth assessment? What are the limits to telehealth? What is the difference between the provider’s need for a successful telehealth visit versus the Patient’s perspective?
1. Identify and select a screening tool 2. Research of ethical, economical and legal issues relative to the practice in relation to health promotion protocol/practice. 3. Provide recommendations.
Create an outline for your comprehensive assessment of how your selected cultural group’s beliefs and practices might impact healthcare decision-making, treatment adherence, your communication, your interventions, and your education to align with the patient’s cultural values and preferences.
You have been tasked with finding the most current standard of care or evidenced-based practice and evaluating both the pros and cons of the issue. For the opposing viewpoints, it is important to discuss how the team could respond to encourage support. If it receives enough support, you will be asked to create a … Read more
You will submit a concept map exploring the four agonists on the agonist spectrum (agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist) in which you: Describe the different characteristics of the four agonists and how each mediates distinct biological activities. Include proposed mechanisms and the receptor it is targeting. Identify how the P450 enzyme system plays … Read more
Address the discussion questions below by using your self-appraisal proficiency/competency skill ratings identified on the TANIC survey. Application of Course Knowledge Discuss how your perceived proficiency level in informatics compared to your TANIC Self-Assessment responses. Describe two competencies identified as strengths. Describe two competencies identified as growth opportunities. Describe at least two strategies to enhance your competencies. Identify … Read more