Assignment:
Discussion One
Mobile references and apps in practice
Share perspectives on use of online and mobile references accessible to practitioners today.
1. What mobile applications in health care do you think are and will become most valuable in day-to-day practice?
2. What are your thoughts on these new applications and others you have read about in your text or learned about in practice?
3. Any you would want on your favorites list?
Discussion Two
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
The United States is investing heavily in electronic health record and communication systems. Based on the course readings and videos, as well as any professional work experience with these systems, discuss the value of these systems in practice today for health care professionals. In addition, describe your experience taking the electronic health record (EHR) system / sim lab for a hands-on test drive. Was this the first time using a system for patient care information? If so, simply describe use of this system. If you have used other similar systems, also please share a few words on your experiences in addition to review of the sim lab. The goal here is to show evidence that you have invested some time in the sim lab and have a basic understanding of practical hands-on EHR systems used in practice today.
Readings/Resources
Read the textbook:
https://books.google.com/books?id=vVVTBgAAQBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false
In addition, read the attached articles / documents and review the following websites for this week's course learning resources on health informatics for healthcare professionals and Electronic Health Records:
ONC's Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (pages 5-9): Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020.pdf
EHRs and other Health Information Technologies are designed to improve quality of care, population health while reducing costs. Healthcare executives need to demonstrate the value and ROI these technologies can bring to the organization and it's consumers. Review the HIMSS Health IT Value STEPS model that can assist healthcare organizations in measuring and articulating value.
Review information about the IHI Triple Aim: https://www.ihi.org/Engage/Initiatives/TripleAim/Pages/default.aspx
Read attached article on how smart phone apps can help you live healthier and longer: Healthy Connections - Can using smart phone apps help you live healthier and longer.docx
Review HIMSS EMR Adoption Model: HIMSS EMR Adoption Model.pdf
Attachment:- Reference.rar