Technology environment 2 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
To store, manage, and share patient medical records electronically.
Which system enables healthcare providers to enter medication and diagnostic orders electronically?
Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
What is the function of Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)?
To provide evidence-based recommendations and alerts to healthcare providers.
Which healthcare IT system is used for billing, claims processing, and reimbursements?
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
What does ERP stand for in healthcare IT?
Enterprise Resource Planning
What is the purpose of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)?
To store, retrieve, and manage medical imaging such as X-rays and MRIs.
Which communication technology enables real-time voice calls over the internet in healthcare?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
What is the function of Health Information Exchange (HIE)?
To facilitate data sharing between different healthcare providers.
What security measure requires multiple authentication steps for system access?
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Which healthcare technology monitors and transmits patient vitals using connected devices?
Internet of Things (IoT)
What standard protocols ensure interoperability of healthcare data exchange?
HL7 & FHIR
Which technology is used to integrate data from multiple healthcare applications?
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
What is the role of audit logs in healthcare security?
To track and monitor access to sensitive electronic health records.
What is a primary use case for data warehousing in healthcare?
To store and analyze large amounts of healthcare data for decision-making.
How do predictive analytics benefit healthcare organizations?
By identifying disease trends, optimizing resource allocation, and improving patient care.
What does a patient portal allow consumers to do?
Access medical records, schedule appointments, and communicate with providers.
What is the primary concern addressed by encryption in healthcare IT?
Protecting patient data by converting it into unreadable code.
What is the benefit of using cloud computing in healthcare?
Scalability, remote data access, and cost efficiency for healthcare IT infrastructure.
Which application optimizes the inventory and procurement of medical supplies?
Supply Chain Management System
How does telehealth improve access to care?
By enabling remote consultations and virtual healthcare services.
What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A digital version of a patient’s paper chart that stores medical history, treatments, and clinical notes electronically.
What does CPOE stand for and what is its function?
Computerized Provider Order Entry; it allows healthcare providers to enter and manage orders electronically to reduce errors.
What is the role of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)?
A system that provides real-time clinical guidance, alerts, and recommendations based on patient data.
Define Health Information Exchange (HIE).
A network that allows healthcare providers to securely share patient health information to improve care coordination.
What is the main function of a Pharmacy Information System (PIS)?
A system used to manage medication dispensing, inventory, and patient medication records.
How does a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) support healthcare?
It stores, retrieves, and manages medical imaging, such as X-rays and MRIs, for diagnostic purposes.
What does Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) focus on?
Managing billing, claims processing, and financial transactions in healthcare.
Define Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in healthcare.
A system that integrates financial, administrative, and supply chain management processes.
What are HL7 & FHIR used for in healthcare IT?
They are interoperability standards that enable secure data exchange between healthcare systems.
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare?
A network of connected medical devices that collect and transmit patient data in real-time.
How does cloud computing benefit healthcare organizations?
It provides scalable storage, remote data access, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure.
What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
A security measure that requires users to provide multiple forms of verification before accessing a system.
Define Encryption in healthcare IT.
A security technique that converts sensitive patient data into unreadable code to prevent unauthorized access.
How does a Firewall protect healthcare IT systems?
It acts as a security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
What is the function of Secure Messaging in healthcare?
A HIPAA-compliant communication platform that allows encrypted messaging between providers and patients.
What is Business Intelligence (BI) in healthcare?
The use of analytics tools to extract insights from healthcare data for better decision-making.
What is Data Warehousing in healthcare IT?
A system that consolidates healthcare data from multiple sources for analytics and reporting.
How does Predictive Analytics improve healthcare operations?
It uses historical data and AI to identify patterns, optimize resource allocation, and predict patient outcomes.
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for in healthcare IT?
It provides a secure encrypted connection for remote users accessing healthcare networks.
Why is Audit Logging important in healthcare security?
It records and monitors access to patient records and IT systems to detect unauthorized activity.
