9: HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Flashcards

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___________ is computer system structured to manage all records of health care providers to make available information and reports available to healthcare personnel in doing their job more efficiently.

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HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (HIS)

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In the past: it was mainly for ___________ and ___________

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billing and inventory

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Today: system is integrated with other ________________

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financial, scientific, and administrative programs

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4
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HIS should be:

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affordable, scalable, and centered on the
needs of patients and medical personnel, and
adaptable to rapid technological changes.
Customizable to the needs of the departments

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5
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Gather, process, retrieve patient info, and
provide hospital stakeholders with relevant
information through reports for better decision-making.

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Function of HIS

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  • Has applications built to address the needs of the various departments of health facilities.
  • Provides enhanced integrity of facts, minimization of transcription error and duplication of records, and shorter TAT for reports
  • Advancement and new developments will be rendered useless if the system is not user-friendly and training is inadequate
  • A person can access different HIS as long as the person is affiliated to the HIS or has the permission to do so.
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Function of HIS

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7
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Function: Handling of personnel schedules, accurate
patient charting, and better clinical data integration
* To obtain cost-effective staffing and show staffing
levels
* Patient charting applications allow better analysis
of critical signs
* Useful in designing the patients’ care plan since
the medical info integration function allows nurses

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Nursing Information System (NIS)

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Function: to improve the practice of physicians
* EMRs and EHRs are some programs where PIS is
deployed and extensively used
* Offer support 24/7 to facilitate easier usage of the
system by health care professionals

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Physician Information System (PIS)

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9
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Can provide billing services and appointment
scheduling aside from reporting and database storage

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Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

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10
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Function: Help monitor the utilization of medicines in health institutions and provide information to identify drug interactions which helps in administering the appropriate drugs

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Pharmacy Information System (PIS)

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11
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Available in the internet, authorized personnel can access the info, data sharing between hospital is possible, and can facilitate access to info from other health facilities upon request

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Web-based system

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12
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Provides ample training and assistance to the users of the system. Consider HIS provides that offer 24/7 support

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Implementation and support

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13
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Company’s goal is to improve work efficiency in health care institutions through software systems, and to produce advanced solutions for better patient care.

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BizBox (1994)

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14
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  • Specializes in application development for hospitals, industrial clinics, and medical-related educational institutions in the Philippines
  • MEDSYS for hospitals and MEDSCO for schools
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KCCI Medsys (Kaiser-dela Cruz Consulting, Inc.)

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15
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  • PH-based software development company with a vision to be a global technology company
  • Led the way in developing innovative applications
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Comlogik (1999)

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16
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  • provides clients with manual information and guidelines associated with the company’s or institution’s products and services without hassle.
A

HELP DESK

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  • helps save time and make employee scheduling less difficult.
  • Managers and employees can effectively discuss their scheduling preferences anywhere through scheduling software.
A

SCHEDULING

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  • records the name, age, gender, marital status, and other relevant information regarding the patient.
  • Information are used for record keeping and account management purpose
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PATIENT REGISTRATION

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  • is when an admission counselor gathers preliminary information, offer vital information concerning the hospital stay, and answers questions if there is any. The physician may also medical exams.
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ADMISSION

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  • provides instructions that include discharge planning which details services needed to be administered after the hospital stay to ensure full recovery of the patient.
  • Other routine test can also be carried out on the day of admission
    ❖ The point at which a person enters hospital as a patient (inpatient to be specific)
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DISCHARGE

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  • means movement (along with discharge) of an individual outside of the hospital premises at the instruction of any authorized hospital personnel.
  • DOES NOT encompass movement of the deceased, or leaves the facility without authorized permission
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TRANSFER

22
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  • shows all records pertaining to the invoices, payments, and the current balance of a patient’s account. HIS lists the outstanding balances of the patient.
  • It is a good practice to generate the ___________ on a regular basis so that the institution could keep track of its collectables.
A

BILLING STATEMENTS

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  • is defined as the process of managing contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize the operational and financial performance of an organization while reducing financial risk.
  • A very time-consuming element of business, which facilitates the need for an effective and automated _____________ system
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

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  • Realization of expected business benefits and
    financial returns
  • Cooperation and responsiveness of the supplier to the organization’s needs
  • No contract disputes or surprises
  • Satisfactory delivery of services to both parties
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Contract Management Strategy

25
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  • which is also called post-diagnostic package deals. HIS helps in accessing information regarding package deals without going through the hassle of paperwork.
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PACKAGE DEALER

26
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____________________ for in-patients, out-patients, and emergencies requires the same process; difference is that for emergencies.

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Post-diagnostic Package Deal

27
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  • displays elements with administrative or clerical information in addition to the information about the specimen and the test itself.
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LABORATORY REPORT

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  • is an official medical document that provides the details of the requested radiology examination and the procedure conducted by the radiologists.
  • The main objective of the report is to address the queries in the request
  • The findings should take into account both positive and negative findings
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RADIOLOGY REPORT

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  • contain important medical information based on the test results of the patient which are set against past medical records.
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CARDIOLOGY REPORT

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  • is primarily concerned with planning, identifying, purchasing, storing, receiving, and distributing materials.
  • Its purpose is to guarantee that the right and sufficient materials in the right location when needed.
  • Utilize barcodes and RFID tags with precise identification numbers assigned for each inventory object to enable accurate tracking and control
  • Automatic stock management also assist health care institutions in figuring out whether merchandise has been recalled or damaged and should not be given to patients
  • Accountable for receiving materials, retaining central stock, and delivering supplies within the institution
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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

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  • is a platform for reporting and controlling information valuable to the institution.
  • Provide non-monetary info which enables the management to have an oversight of its operations
  • Data redundancy and data quality issues are minimized
  • A good management reporting system enhances the capability of an institution to be more responsive, efficient, and effective in decision-making which affects the performance of the institution as a whole
  • Offer a single holistic view which highlights high value sources and eradicates the lack of visibility in reviewing the performance of the institution
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MANAGEMENT REPORTING

31
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__________________ is software that provides simplified solutions to operations in health institutions such as registration, accounting, inventory management, tax management, among others.

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