Term 1 of 148
"the science of how to use data, information and knowledge to improve human health and the
delivery of health care services" - AMIA
"the integration of healthcare sciences, computer science, information science, and cognitive
science to assist in the management of healthcare information" - HIMSS
Global Health Informatics is "a growing multidisciplinary field that combines research methods
and applications of technology to improve [global] healthcare systems and outcomes." - Yuri
Quintana, PhD, Harvard University
Which of the following is NOT a reason why poor workflow processes are a problem?
How does the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) define nursing informatics?
What are four examples of key clinical informatics activities according to AMIA?
What are some acceptable definitions of Health Informatics?
,Term 2 of 148
High Availability
(X) Blockchain
Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Disaster Recovery
Downtime
_________________
Blockchain is a technology that enables that ability to conduct transactions or exchange
information in a way that reduces the risk of being hacked. It also does not require a centralized
entity to facilitate these transactions or information exchanges. Block chain is a promising
technology for healthcare, given the need to exchange information in a secure way that protects
patient privacy.
Match the example with the appropriate concept/strategy to prevent or mitigate data
access issues.
A healthcare organization determines that one day's worth of data is the maximum amount
of loss that's acceptable.
Match the example with the appropriate concept/strategy to prevent or mitigate data
access issues.
A government agency adopts technology that facilitates development of a decentralized
network that enables secure data sharing across multiple organizations
Which of the following are true statements about the benefits of healthcare data?
Researchers, such as government agencies that analyze data on healthcare access and
quality, can use insurance status data to determine the health impacts of insurance status.
Match the example with the appropriate concept/strategy to prevent or mitigate data
access issues.
, A hospital distributes its database tables to more than one server.
Definition 3 of 148
Field containing different categories of data
clinical informatics involves transforming healthcare “by analyzing, designing,
implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems that enhance
individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the
clinician-patient relationship.”
(x) True
False
Unlike spreadsheets, which will display more data than a user might want, databases can be
programmed to display data at a more granular level.
B: Each column in a database contains a different type/category of data
include "those that reduce the risk of adverse events related to exposure to medical care
across a range of diagnoses or conditions."
, Term 4 of 148
(X) True
False
_____________________
Organizations such as the federal Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) can draw
conclusions based on insurance status and health information about the impact of insurance
status on access to and quality of care received.
Which of the following are true statements about the benefits of healthcare data?
When data on patient symptoms are accurately documented using standardized data
elements, clinicians can leverage clinical decision support tools that support delivery of
high-quality healthcare.
Which of the following are true statements about the benefits of healthcare data?
Standardized data on patients' marital status can be used to accurately predict likely health
outcomes
Which of the following are true statements about the benefits of healthcare data?
Immunization data can be used to alert providers and patients about overdue vaccinations
and booster shots
Which of the following are true statements about the benefits of healthcare data?
Researchers, such as government agencies that analyze data on healthcare access and
quality, can use insurance status data to determine the health impacts of insurance status.
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