prelim - INFORMATION SYSTEM Flashcards
Defined as a system that incorporates all the processes needed for effectively managing data—both incoming and outgoing patient information
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
According to WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
___ need to ensure that the laboratory has an effective information management system in place in order to achieve accessibility, accuracy, timeliness, security, confidentiality, and privacy of patient information
Laboratory directors
IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
- Unique identifiers for patients and samples
- Standardized test request forms
- Logs and worksheets
o control logbooks
o calibration worksheets
o temperature monitoring worksheet
o result logbook - Checking processes to ensure the accuracy of data recording and
transmission - Protection against loss of data
- Protection of patient confidentiality and privacy
- Effective reporting systems
- Effective and timely communication.
examples of idntifier
barcodes
2 information included on the barcode
birthdate and patient name
what are included on the request form?
patient details
- name
- date of birth
- address
- telephone #
- gender
- ___is the process by which information is exchanged and understood by two or more people, usually with the intent to motivate or influence behavior
Communication
- The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information using
speech, signals, writing, or behavior
- Communication
- The art and technique of using words effectively to impart
information or ideas.
- Communication
- A system, such as mail, telephone, television, or computer,
for sending and receiving messages
Communication
- The exchange or transmission of ideas, attitudes, or beliefs between individuals or groups.
Communication
When do we conduct quality control?
everyday
when do we conduct national external quality assessment
monthly
What is the model of communication process by shannon- weaver?
- Sender encoder channel (noise) decoder receiver sender (feedback)
Model of communication:
To select symbols with which to compose a message.
Encode
Model of communication
The tangible formulation of an idea to be sent to a receiver
message
model of communication
The carrier of communication
channel
Model of communication
__ To translate the symbols used in a message for the purpose of interpreting its meaning.
Decode
model of communication
A response by the receiver to the sender’s communication
Feedback
according to __
“The First executive functions is to develop and maintain a system of communication.” -
- Chester Barnard
according to ___
“Organizational interaction depends on communications.”–
Hicks
according to ___
The nature and used of communications in excellent companies are remarkable.”-
Peters and Waterman
communication and information flows or disseminated to
internal department
external department
external vendors
regulators
laboratory clients
a plan used by the laboratory for the dissemination of information.
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Elements of a Communication Plan
- Define objectives and purpose of the plan
- Use a concise message.
- Gear communication to education level of recipient
- Identify the method(s) of communication
memo, newsletter, email, specimen collection manual, etc.),
written
- Identify the method(s) of communication
phone call, intercom, etc.)
o Verbal
- Identify the method(s) of communication
(banner, poster, video, etc)
o Visual