Lesson 14 Flashcards
The integration of science of information, the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information system
Health Information System
Capture the scenario or condition where the emergency preparedness and immediate response is prioritized
Health Information System
A collective term referring to a system of data records and activities that processes and translate data to information
Information system
Halt the spread of diseases, infection, widespread sickness, epidemic
Emergency and response process
They become the first responders in the situation victims 1st appear at ED, clinics, and schools
Health care providers
It requires a moment to moment situational analysis
Effective response
They need a real time information to assess needs and available resources that can change suddenly and unexpectedly
Effective responsw
These are being used and evaluated to improve patient care and tracking, foster greater safety for patient and providers
New technologies
One of the CDC initiatives that require informatics support
NEDSS / National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
WHO phases of pandemic alert
Low risk of human cases
High risk of human cases
No, or very limited human to human cases
Increased human to human cases
Four Phases of Disaster Management
Response
Recovery
Prevention/Mitigation
Preparedness
Actions taken to decrease morbidity and mortality; prevent further property damage when the hazard occurs
Response
Putting preparedness plans into actions
Response
Actions taken to normal following an event
Recovery
Sustained actions that decrease the risk of a hazard (probability of occurrence)
Prevention/Mitigation
