Chapter 7 Key Terms Flashcards
Soundex
a phonetic-based indexing system that is easily incorporated into computer software for searching surnames that sound alike but are spelled differently
scheduling system
a method of using scheduling algorithms to control the use of resources throughout the healthcare facility (resources such as staff, equipment, rooms, etc.)
revenue cycle management
management of the accounts receivable and the accounts payable on a daily basis by the healthcare facility
revenue cycle
Very complex process involving reviewing services provided for claims submitted, outstanding claims, returned claims, denials, missing accounts, bill holds, and other claims involving the revenue of the healthcare facility.
Registration-admission, discharge, transfer
R-ADT: type of administrative information system that stores demographic information and performs functionality related to registration, admission, discharge, and transfer of patients within the organization
practice management system
software used by physician practices; scheduling, patient accounting, patient collections, claims submission, appointment scheduling, human resources, and other functions all are built into this single information system.
patient registration system
collects information on patients receiving treatment
materials management system
system that automates the purchasing process, inventory control, menu planning, and food service
master patient index
MPI: part of the hospital IS; patient-identifying directory, referencing all patients related to a healthcare facility; links to the health record.
Human resources information system
HRIS: system that tracks employees with the organization; transfers, promotions, terminations, performance appraisal due dates, and absenteeism.
Hospital information system
Major information system made up of many administrative systems, such as the financial information systems and the MPI
Financial information systems
Critical system to the fiscal health of the organization; receive accurate financial info in a timely manner to monitor and manage the finances
Facilities management system
used to manage physical location; track routine maintenance such as elevator inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and equipment preventive maintenance
executive information system
EIS: decision support system designed to be used by healthcare administrators (BIG)
decision support system
DSS: gathers data from a variety of sources and assist in providing structure to the data by using various analytical models and visual tools to help improve decision-making tasks associated with nonroutine and nonrepetitive problems.
