INFO Tech Terms Flashcards
Data abstracts
a defined and standardized set of data points or elements common to a patient population that can be regularly identified in the health records of the population and coded for use and analysis in database management systems
Data analytics
the science of examine raw data with the purpose of drawing conclusions about the information . it includes data mining, machine language, development of models, and statistical measurements. Analytics can be descriptive, predictive or prescriptive.
Application Service Providers
a third party service company that delivers, manages, and remotely hosts standardized applications software via a network through an outsourcing contract based on fixed, monthly usage or transaction-based pricing
Chief medical informatics officer
a salaried physician ( most often part time so that he or she retains credibility with other practicing physicians) who is heavily involved in policy development, workflow and process improvement, and ongoing maintenance pf CDS and other systems requiring physician input
Client server system
system in which the healthcare organization has commercial software installed on servers housed and maintained within the organization itself, housed within the organization and managed by an outsourced company, or housed and maintained by a contractor for the healthcare organization
Clinical data warehouse
a database that makes it possible to access data from multiple databases and combine the results into a single query and reporting interface
Decision support system
A computer-based system that gathers data from a variety of sources and assists in providing structure to the data by using various analytical models and visual tools in order to facilitate and improve the ultimate outcome in decision-making tasks associated with non routine and non-repetitive problems
Lab information system
Collects, stores, and manages laboratory tests and they respective results
Pharmacy information system
assists the care providers in ordering, allocating, and administrating medication
Radiology information system
used to collect, store, and provide information on radiological tests such as x-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography
Cloud computing
system operates on a computer which is owned and maintained by a vendor
HL7
a not for profit, ANSI-accredited standards-developing organization, dedicated to providing a comprehensive framework and related standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information that supports clinical practice and the management, delivery, and evaluation of health services.
ASC X12
Accredited Standards Committee , Electronic Data Interchange
Data repository
an open-database that is not dedicated to the software of any particular vendor or data supplier , in which data from diverse sources are stored so that an integrated , multidisciplinary view of the data can be achieved
Digital imaging and communication in medicine
an ISO standard that promotes a digital image communications format and picture archive and communications systems for use with digital images
EHR
an electronic health record of health-related information on an individual the conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be created, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff across more than one healthcare organization
Interoperability
the capability of different information systems and software applications to communicate and exchange data
LAN
Local area network - a network that connects multiple computer devices via continuous cable within a relatively small geographic area.
Malicious software
software designed to harm a computer
Meaningful use
a regulation outlining an incentive programmer professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs that adopt and successfully demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology
National Language Processing
NLP a technology that converts human language (structured or unstructured) into data that can be translated then manipulated by computer systems; branch of artificial intelligence
Patient portal
a secure method communications between the health care provider and the patient just the providers, or the procurer and the payer
Personal Health Record
an electronic or paper health record maintained and updated by an individual for himself or herself ; a tool that individuals can use to collect, track, and share past and current information about their health or the health of someone in their care
Picture archiving and communication systems
PACS an integrated computer system that obtains, stores, retrieves, and displays digital images ( in healthcare , radiological images)
One vs. two factor authentication
access control method that uses one type of authentication
two different types of authentication- something you know and something you have
System build
The creation of data dictionaries, tables decision support rules, templates for data entry, screen layouts, and reports used in a system; also known as system configuration
Telehealth
a telecommunications system that links healthcare organizations and patients from diverse geographic locations and transmits text and images for (medical) consultation and treatment
Structured data vs. unstructured data
generally found in checkboxes, drop-down boxes, and there data entry means whereby the user chooses form options already built into the system
Allows the data entered to be more specific and detailed for each patient than structured data
Steps in the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
a model used to represent the ongoing process of developing (or purchasing) information systems
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