Chap9 Flashcards

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What is Transformational Leadership?

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A leadership style focused on inspiring and motivating employees to achieve long-term goals through innovation and vision.

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What is Servant Leadership?

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A leadership approach that prioritizes supporting and empowering team members rather than exercising authority.

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What is Situational Leadership?

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A leadership model where leaders adapt their style based on the context and team’s readiness.

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What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

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The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions while also influencing the emotions of others for effective leadership.

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What is Stakeholder Engagement?

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The process of involving key individuals in decision-making to align IT strategies with healthcare goals.

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What is Change Management?

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A structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state with minimal resistance.

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What is the RACI framework used for?

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It defines roles in decision-making: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed.

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What is Strategic Planning in Healthcare IT?

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A long-term process of defining IT goals and allocating resources to align with organizational strategies.

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What are Performance Metrics?

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Measures like KPIs and SLAs used to evaluate IT system effectiveness in healthcare.

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What is Health Information Technology (HIT)?

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The use of digital tools and systems to manage healthcare data and improve patient care.

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What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

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A digital version of a patient’s medical history used for clinical decision-making and workflow optimization.

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What is Interoperability in Healthcare IT?

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The ability of different healthcare IT systems to exchange and use patient data efficiently.

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What is a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)?

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An IT system that provides data-driven insights to assist healthcare providers in medical decision-making.

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What is Data Governance?

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Policies and procedures ensuring data security, integrity, and compliance in healthcare IT systems.

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What is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)?

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A security model that restricts access to patient data based on job roles to enhance privacy and compliance.

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What is Cybersecurity & HIPAA Compliance?

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IT measures ensuring patient data protection while complying with HIPAA regulations.

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What is Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?

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Managing multiple healthcare IT projects to align with strategic goals and resource constraints.

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What is Risk Assessment & Mitigation in Healthcare IT?

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The process of identifying, evaluating, and reducing potential risks in IT operations and security.

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What is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in IT?

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The total financial impact of an IT investment, including purchase, implementation, and maintenance costs.

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What is Return on Investment (ROI) in Healthcare IT?

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A financial metric that evaluates whether an IT initiative provides measurable value compared to its cost.

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What are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

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Contracts between organizations and vendors defining expected service quality, response times, and uptime.

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What are three common financial risks in Healthcare IT?

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1) Budget overruns, 2) Vendor contract failures, 3) Cybersecurity breaches.

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What is the difference between CapEx and OpEx in IT budgeting?

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CapEx (Capital Expenses) covers large upfront IT investments, while OpEx (Operational Expenses) covers ongoing costs like maintenance and subscriptions.

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How does Stakeholder Engagement improve IT decision-making?

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By ensuring IT projects align with clinical and financial goals, reducing resistance, and improving user adoption.

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How do Performance Metrics help evaluate IT systems?

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By tracking system uptime, patient satisfaction, and incident response times to measure efficiency and impact.