Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach

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Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication About the Authors Contributors Reviewers and ancillary writers Acknowledgments Preface Uses of the book Vendors, applications, foundations and institutions Organization of the book Teaching and learning package Unit 1: Foundational Information in Health Informatics 1: An Introduction to Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Definition of health informatics Topics and areas of study in informatics Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case Study Case Study Questions 2: Theoretical Foundations of Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Understanding theories and models Additional informatics-related models Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 3: Evidence-Based Practice, Practice-Based Evidence, and Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Evidence-based practice Evidence-based practice models Stevens star model of knowledge transformation Informatics and evidence-based practice Relationship of EBP and PBE Practice-based evidence Informatics and practice-based evidence Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions EBP case study Discussion Questions PBE Case study Pressure Ulcer Case Study Negative Association With Likelihood of Developing a Pressure Ulcer (Less Likely) Positive Association With Likelihood of Developing a Pressure Ulcer (More Likely) Discussion Questions 4: Models, Theories, and Research for Program Evaluation Abstract Introduction Purposes of evaluation Theories and frameworks Methods, tools, and techniques Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 5: Technical Infrastructure to Support Healthcare Abstract Introduction Electronic health record component model System integration and interoperability Networking systems Other infrastructure models Current challenges Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 2: Information Systems and Applications for the Delivery of Healthcare 6: Electronic Health Records and Applications for Managing Patient Care Abstract Introduction Electronic health record components, functions, and attributes Sociotechnical perspectives Electronic health record applications used in the clinical setting Electronic health record benefits Stakeholder perspectives Key issues Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 7: Administrative Applications Supporting Healthcare Delivery Abstract Introduction Major Types of Applications Conclusion and Future Directions Discussion questions Case Study Michael H. Kennedy, Kim Crickmore, and Lynne Miles Discussion Questions 8: Telehealth and Applications for Delivering Care at a Distance Abstract Introduction Telehealth technologies Telehealth clinical practice considerations for healthcare professionals Telehealth operational and organizational success factors and barriers Telehealth challenges: licensure and regulatory issues for healthcare professionals Telehealth and direct patient health services Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case Study Discussion Questions 9: Home Health and Related Community-Based Systems Abstract Introduction Evolution and milestones Practice models Standardized datasets Supporting home health with electronic health records and health information technology Standardized terminologies Omaha system Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case Study Discussion Questions 10: Clinical Decision Support Systems in Healthcare Abstract Introduction Clinical decision support types and examples Clinical decision support impact Clinical decision support best practices Recent progress toward disseminating clinical decision support on a national level Research challenges Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 11: Public Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Public health: A population perspective The value of informatics for the domain of public health Conclusions and future public health informatics strategies Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 3: Participatory Healthcare Informatics 12: The Engaged ePatient Abstract Historical background and drivers of the epatient evolution Convergence of epatients, clinicians, patient-centered models of care, and informatics Health 3.0 emerges Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 13: Social Media Tools for Practice and Education Abstract What is social media? Social media tools Social media statistics Benefits of social media Challenges of social media Social media in education Policy Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Social Media in Education and Healthcare Discussion Questions 14: Personal Health Records Abstract Definitions of the personal health record The development of the electronic personal health record Principles of an ideal personal health record Examples of existing personal health records Current evidence of benefits of personal health records Current use of personal health records Barriers to personal health record adoption The future of personal health records Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 15: mHealth: The Intersection of Mobile Technology and Health Abstract Introduction Driving forces of mobile health Mobile health benefits and challenges Future directions of mobile health and conclusions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 4: Managing the Life Cycle of a Health Information System 16: Strategic Planning and Selecting an Information System Abstract Introduction Strategic vision and alignment Systems life cycle Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Key Considerations for System Selection 17: Project Management Principles for Health Informatics Abstract Introduction The need for project management in healthcare organizations Project, program, and portfolio management Roles and responsibilities: project, program, and portfolio managers Project management tools Project and portfolio management software selection Conclusions and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 18: Contract Negotiations and Software Licensing Abstract Introduction Overview of licensing agreements Major steps or stages in the performance of a license agreement Specific components of the licensing agreement Conclusions and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 19: Implementing and Upgrading an Information System Abstract Introduction Reasons to implement or upgrade a healthcare information system New implementation versus an upgrade Implementation and the systems life cycle Preparing for go-live Go-live Post-live maintenance Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Case Study Follow-Up Discussion Questions 20: Downtime and Disaster Recovery for Health Information Systems Abstract Introduction Downtime risk assessment Downtime And Response Planning Downtime policies and procedures Information technology impact and planning Disaster planning Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case Study Discussion Questions Unit 5: User Experience, Standards, Safety, and Analytics in Health Informatics 21: Improving the User Experience for Health Information Technology Abstract Introduction to improving the user experience Definitions of terms and their relationships The goals of usability User-centered design Human-computer interaction frameworks for health informatics Selecting methods to improve the user experience Formal user testing Selecting a type of usability test Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 22: Informatics-Related Standards and Standards-Setting Organizations Abstract Introduction Standardized healthcare terminologies relevant to patient care Healthcare data standardization Data exchange efforts Application of standardized terminologies Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 23: Data Science and Analytics in Healthcare Abstract Introduction Data science in healthcare Characteristics of big data Data science for clinical and translational research Benefits of data science Approaches to analyses Knowledge discovery and data mining Conclusions and future directions Discussion questions Case study 24: Patient Safety and Quality Initiatives in Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Definitions National initiatives driving adoption and use of health it National efforts related to quality data standards Evaluating quality and patient safety Success factors and lessons learned Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 6: Governance Structures, Legal, and Regulatory Issues in Health Informatics 25: Legal Issues, Federal Regulations, and Accreditation Abstract Introduction Legal system Fraud and abuse and billing issues related to electronic health record use Accreditation The intersection of new technology and regulation Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 26: Privacy and Security Abstract Introduction Definitions and concepts Legal and historical context Principles, laws, and regulations guiding practice The importance of information security Current security vulnerabilities Current security challenges Managing security risks with security controls Resources Conclusions and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 27: The Health Information Technology for Education and Clinical Health Act, Meaningful Use, and Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Abstract Introduction Federal initiatives to drive health information technology Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 28: Health Policy and Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Developing and implementing health information technology policy Driving forces for creating health information technology policy Leadership competencies for developing and implementing health information technology policies Leading policy activities through organizational work and leadership Discipline-specific policies: nursing Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case Study Discussion Questions 29: Health Information Technology Governance Abstract Introduction Health information technology governance: need and core components Key insights Recommendations Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 7: Education and Health Informatics 30: Informatics in the Curriculum for Healthcare Professionals Abstract Introduction and background Teaching and learning in an evolving healthcare and technology environment Framework for informatics curriculum It takes a village: roles and competencies Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 31: Distance Education: Applications, Techniques, and Issues Abstract Introduction Historical development Terminology Course delivery systems: course management systems Instructional design for distance education and learning Student (learner) support services Issues Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case Study Discussion Questions 32: Informatics Tools for Educating Healthcare Professionals Abstract Introduction Comprehensive education information system Computerized teaching tools Impact on the teaching and learning process Impact on the faculty role Conclusion and future directions Discussion Questions Case study Discussion Questions 33: Simulation in Healthcare Education Abstract Introduction The simulation process Application of simulation Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 8: International Health Informatics Efforts 34: International Efforts, Issues, and Innovations Abstract Introduction Key initiatives in world regions International organizations with ehealth involvement International standards efforts Global challenges to ehealth Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Unit 9: Historical Implications and Future Directions in Health Informatics 35: The Evolution of Health Informatics Abstract Introduction The roots of informatics within the computer and information sciences Establishing the specialty of health informatics Recognition of the specialty Naming the specialty—naming the discipline Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions 36: Future Directions and Future Research in Health Informatics Abstract Introduction Futures research (futurology) The future of health informatics Clinical informatics Improving the user experience for health information technology Analytics (big data) and data visualization Predictive analytics Data visualization Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Case study Discussion Questions Glossary Index