Lesson 4: Healthcare Informatics Word List

Question 1

health informatics

Answer 1

a branch of health information management that uses computer systems to gather, organize, maintain, and store patients’ healthcare data

Question 2

Clinical Information System (CIS)

Answer 2

an electronic database that stores important healthcare information, such as health records and prescriptions

Question 3

CIS specialist

Answer 3

a health informatics professional who manages clinical information systems by entering data, managing data, generating data reports, and maintaining the applications and systems needed to keep data safe and secure

Question 4

Health information administrator

Answer 4

a professional who oversees health informatics issues that come up in the workplace, such as computer system crashes or the installation of new healthcare software

Question 5

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Answer 5

given to an individual to demonstrate knowledge of techniques for managing electronic patient data and medical records

Question 6

Certified in Health Care Privacy and Security (CHPS)

Answer 6

given to an individual to demonstrate knowledge of techniques for securing the privacy and security of sensitive patient and healthcare information

Question 7

Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)

Answer 7

given to an individual to demonstrate knowledge of techniques for analyzing information, specifically with electronic health records