Homework
Part A
Given the knowledge you have gained about data dictionaries and metadata, put yourself in the role of an electronic health record designer. Specify the attributes that should be included in the database to correctly identify and track patients. Attributes are the individual data types that can be represented as "columns" in the data table.
Your database attributes and the specifications of the attribute should be listed in a table format--Excel spreadsheet or a Word table. The content in your spreadsheet or table should include:
1) Data attribute or element
2) Definition
3) How many characters long should this data attribute or element be
4) What type is the data attribute (text, numeric, etc.)
5) Any other specifications you think would be important to the attribute or element
Example:
Data Attribute
Definition
Characters
Type
Other Specifications
Patient First Name
Patient First Name
30
Text
None
Part B
The second part of this homework is a one-to-two page written essay answering the following questions regarding databases:
1) What is a database?
2) What kinds of functions and uses do databases perform?
3) Why are databases important in the implementation of an electronic health record?
4) What is a data dictionary, and what is its purpose? How can data dictionaries help with your day-to-day work?
5) Explain why developing a data dictionary so important?
6) Explain data sets, and what they are used for in healthcare information.
7) You must include a reference page with at least two references.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.