Quiz 3 Ch 5&6 Flashcards
What is the definition of Health information Exchange (HIE)
electronic movement of health-related information among organizations according to nationally recognized standards
What is the definition of health information organization (HIO)
an organization that oversees and governs the exchange of health-related information-Marion among organizations according to nationally recognized standards.
What is the definition of Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO)
A health information organization that brings together health care stakeholders within a defined geographic area and governs health information exchange among them for the purpose of improving health and care in that community
What is the definition of interoperability
The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged?
Interoperability levels
Foundational
Syntactic
Semantic
What does foundational mean
Referring to the technology or platform used to exchange information
What does syntactic mean
Means messages have a structure and syntax that is understandable. Uses XML, and HL7 standards.
What does semantic mean
Terminology and coding must be the same for the sending and receiving organizations
Exchange is what…..?
Sharing health information is vital for healthcare reform at the local, state, and national level
Data standards do what
Promote consistent naming
Standards do what?
Enchanted the ability to transfer data among applications
A standards comes from….?
A standard document established by consensus and approved by a recognized body
How many levels are there in interoperability?
4
Level 1 of interoperability
No interoperability
- mail, fax, phone
= like trying to send a letter to friend but they don’t have a mailbox or a phone to contact them
Level 2 of interoperability
Machine transportable (structural) , information cannot be manipulated
- scanned document, pdf
= if you send a picture to someone but they cannot change anything about the picture
