Quiz 1 Flashcards
4 sciences of health informatics
discipline sciences
info sciences
cognitive sciences
computer sciences
informatics
science of information mgmt in healthcare
DIKW Model
data, info, knowledge, wisdom
- Use information, apply knowledge to a problem and act with wisdom = basis of science of health professional practice
- info is composed of data
knowledge
awareness and understanding of a set of info and ways that info can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision
experience our environment and learn by acquiring, processing, generating and disseminating knowledge
information
data that is made functional through application of knowledge, interpreted for meaning
wisdom - what is it and how is it developed?
application of knowledge to an appropriate situation
Uses knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight to exercise sound judgment
Developed through knowledge, experience, insight and reflection
Ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding and insight
when did HIPAA get signed into law
1996 - clinton
what is the intent of HIPAA (4)
curtail healthcare fraud and abuse,
enforce standards for health info,
guarantee the security and privacy of health info and
assure health insurance portability for employed persons
Who is responsible for implementing and enforcing the privacy regulation?
Office of Civil Rights
who proposed privacy rules in 1999
HHS - to balance pt right to privacy and providers need to access information
how did the HHS define protected health info
info r/t physical or mental health, provision of one’s health care, or payment for that healthcare that has been maintained or transmitted electronically - can be reasonably identified with the individual it applies to
do patients always have to authorize release of info
not always necessary - if directly r/t tx and payment for treatment
Also not required for research, medical/police emergencies, legal proceedings and collection of data for public health concerns
proposed privacy rules by HHS for HIPAA (1999)
- define protected health info
- determine when authorization has to be done by pts
- Establish patient ownership of the healthcare record and allow for patient initiated corrections and amendments
- Need a privacy official in healthcare organizations
- All outside entities that conduct business with healthcare orgs have to meet same standards for information protection/security
- Patients can’t access info in blinded studies
- *Applies only to health info maintained / transmitted electronically
when did privacy requirements for HIPAA go into effect
2003
privacy rules - patient’s rights
Right to request restrictions to access of health record
Right to request an alternative method of communication w/ a provider
Right to receive a paper copy of the notice of privacy practices
Right to file a complaint if pt believes his rights were violated
Right to inspect and copy one’s health record
Right to request an amendment to health record
Right to see an account of disclosures of one’s health record
who is responsible for enforcing electronic transaction and code set provisions of the law
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
what does HITECH stand for
Health Information Technology for economic and clinical health act
when was HITECH put into law
2009
Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)= stimulus law
which part of the ARRA is HITECH and what does it address
Title XIII of Division A of the ARRA = HITECH Act
Addresses development, adoption, and implementation of HIT policies and standards and provides enhanced privacy and security protections for patient info
what is a certified EHR
an EHR that meets specific governmental standards for the type of record involved
HIT
hardware, software, integrated technologies or related licenses, intellectual property, upgrades, or packaged solutions sold as services that are designed for or support the use by healthcare entities or patients for the electronic creation, maintenance, access, or exchange of health information
qualified EHR
electronic record of health related info on an individual
Contains patient’s demographic and clinical health info and includes medical history and list of health problems
Provides support for clinical decisions
Entry for physician orders
what did HITECH establish within the HHS
ONC
headed by national coordinator = responsible for overseeing development of a nationwide HIT infrastructure to support the following ogals
how did HITECH change HIPAA
OCR is part of HHS and is responsible for enforcing HIPAA
privacy rule and security rule - mandatory for all covered entities
enhanced HIPAA and includes business associates of covered entities
privacy rule
patients have a right to expect privacy protections that limit the use and disclosure of their health info
security rule
providers are obligated to safeguard their patient’s health info from improper use or disclosure and maintain integrity of the info and ensure its availability
what is the OCR
part of HHS is responsible for enforcing HIPAA
Tracks complaints and investigations violations since 2003
who is responsible for regulating medical devices to ensure public safety
FDA under HHS