Improving and Maintaining the Quality of EMR Data Flashcards
A state of being free from defects of deficiencies
Quality
Enumerate the Aspects of Data Quality
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Completeness
- Precision
- Timeliness
- Integrity`
Also known as validity, it minimizes the errors
Accuracy
Data generated from personal information system; Based on protocols and procedures that do not change according to who is using them and when or how often they are used.
Reliability
An information system which the results are obtained is appropriately inclusive. It represents the compare list of eligible persons or unit and not just a fraction of the list
Completeness
The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results
Precision
- Data are up-to-date
- Information is available on time
Timeliness
Data generated by an information system are protected from accidental manipulation or deliberate bias and/or manipulation for political or personal reasons.
Integrity