Module #2: Electronic Health Records – Dreams and Reality
Module #2: Discussion Board
Please respond to the following prompts:
· How do data standards impact health interoperability?
· How can healthcare organizations balance the need for access to EHRs with the privacy and security of patient information?
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, January 25th at 11:59pm ET.
Module #2: Memo Assignment
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to be able to summarize the key considerations around a topic in health information technology. The ability to synthesize the various implications of a new technology or approach is critical to identify and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation.
Steps to Complete Assignment
1. Draft a memo in which you provide an overview of the U.S. health information technology ecosystem. Who are the key players? Who are the biggest customers? What are the barriers to adoption of technologies? Where do you find emerging technologies in this space?
2. This memo should be no more than 4 pages but length is not the primary measure. The memo should include the following:
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· Introduction – Summary of findings and key considerations.
· Background – Deeper analysis of the issue and any relevant history.
· Current situation – Put the technology in the context of regulatory and ethical considerations.
· Analysis – What is your opinion? How have the facts and background led you to this decision? This is where to show your logic.
· Summary and conclusions – Summary and any key takeaways.
· Appendices – This should include links to source material used.
Submission Details:
Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance). The deadline for submission is
11:59pm ET on Sunday, January 26th.
Model#3 Informatics and Analytics-Using Data to Impact Heath
Module #3: Discussion Board
Please respond to the following prompts:
· What ethical issues arise from the increased use of data analytics in healthcare, especially concerning patient privacy?
· Should non-clinical information be included as part of an electronic health record?
· Can you think of a healthcare scenario where the use of predictive analytics might lead to better outcomes? Describe the potential benefits and challenges
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, February 1st at 11:59pm ET.
· Please refer to the discussion board rubric for criteria on how your discussions will be evaluated.
Module #3: Case Study Assignment
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Purpose of Assignment:
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· The purpose of this assignment is to examine the practical implications of the topics discussed in this week’s course material and lecture.
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Steps to Complete Assignment
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· Find a use of informatics in healthcare or population health. Discuss what data was used and what problem was addressed.
· You are expected to draft a summary of the case study you have identified and provide your own insights and analysis.
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Submission Details:
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· Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance). The deadline for submission is
11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
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Model#4 HIT in patient Engagement and outcomes
Module #4: Discussion Board
Please respond to the following prompts:
· In what ways can telemedicine transform healthcare delivery, and what barriers exist to its widespread adoption?
· How can health IT improve patient engagement and self-management, particularly for chronic diseases?
· How can healthcare organizations address the challenge of integrating health IT into clinical workflows without disrupting patient care?
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, February 8th at 11:59 PM.
· Please refer to the discussion board rubric for criteria on how your discussions will be evaluated.
Module #4: Memo Assignment
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to be able to summarize the key considerations around a topic in health information technology. The ability to synthesize the various implications of a new technology or approach is critical to identify and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation.
Steps to Complete Assignment
1. Draft a memo in which you discuss the impact of health in formation standards and health information exchanges on the delivery of healthcare in the United States.
2. This memo should be no more than 4 pages but length is not the primary measure. The memo should include the following:
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· Introduction – Summary of findings and key considerations.
· Background – Deeper analysis of the issue and any relevant history.
· Current situation – Put the technology in the context of regulatory and ethical considerations.
· Analysis – What is your opinion? How have the facts and background led you to this decision? This is where to show your logic.
· Summary and conclusions – Summary and any key takeaways.
· Appendices – This should include links to source material used.
Submission Details:
Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance). The deadline for submission is
11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 9th.
Model #5 HIT and Public health
Module #5: Discussion Board
Overview
Please respond to the following prompts:
· How can health IT be leveraged to improve public health responses to pandemics and other health crises?
· In what ways can population health management tools benefit both individual patients and the overall healthcare system?
· What are the challenges and ethical considerations of using big data in public health surveillance?
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, February 12th.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, February 15th at 11:59 PM.
· Please refer to the discussion board rubric for criteria on how your discussions will be evaluated.
Module #5: Case Study Assignment
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Purpose of Assignment:
· The purpose of this assignment is to examine the practical implications of the topics discussed in this week’s course material and lecture.
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Steps to Complete Assignment
· Find an instance of health technology supporting a disaster or pandemic. What were the challenges that needed to be overcome? How was the technology used? Discuss the long-term implications.
· You are expected to draft a summary of the case study you have identified and provide your own insights and analysis.
Submission Details:
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· Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab for guidance). The deadline for submission is 11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 16th.
Model# Health information Exchange
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Module #6: Discussion Board
Overview
Please respond to the following prompts:
· What are the key barriers to successful health information exchange (HIE), and how can they be overcome?
· How does HIE contribute to improving care coordination and reducing costs in healthcare?
· Discuss a real-world example of an HIE initiative. What made it successful or unsuccessful?
· What tools are available in CRISP for providers and patients?
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, February 19th.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM.
· Please refer to the discussion board rubric for criteria on how your discussions will be evaluated.
Module #6: Memo Assignment
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to be able to summarize the key considerations around a topic in health information technology. The ability to synthesize the various implications of a new technology or approach is critical to identify and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation.
Steps to Complete Assignment
1. Draft a memo in which you discuss the various technology tools used for public health surveillance and reporting. What are barriers to expanding these tools? What are the ethical considerations for collecting data in these systems?
2. This memo should be no more than 4 pages but length is not the primary measure. The memo should include the following:
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· Introduction – Summary of findings and key considerations.
· Background – Deeper analysis of the issue and any relevant history.
· Current situation – Put the technology in the context of regulatory and ethical considerations.
· Analysis – What is your opinion? How have the facts and background led you to this decision? This is where to show your logic.
· Summary and conclusions – Summary and any key takeaways.
· Appendices – This should include links to source material used.
Submission Details:
Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance). The deadline for submission is
11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 23rd.
Model #7 Regulations and standards
Module #7: Discussion Board
Overview
Please respond to the following prompts:
· How do regulations such as HIPAA and HITECH influence the development and implementation of health IT systems?
· What is the ONC? What are their most impactful functions?
· What are the impacts of FHIR to new development and system integration? Discuss the barriers and opportunities to integrating behavioral health data into the health record.
· Discuss the barriers and opportunities to integrating behavioral health data into the health record.
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, February 26th.
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words. Responses to your peers are due by Saturday, March 1st at 11:59 PM.
· Please refer to the discussion board rubric for criteria on how your discussions will be evaluated
Module #7: Case Study Assignment
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to examine the practical implications of the topics discussed in this week’s course material and lecture.
Steps to Complete Assignment
Find an instance of where HL7 or FHIR standards are being used to facilitate information exchange. What problem is being solved?
You are expected to draft a summary of the case study you have identified and provide your own insights and analysis.
Submission Details:
Please submit your response as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance). The deadline for submission is
11:59pm ET on Sunday, March 2nd.
Model#8 Emerging Technologies in HIT
Module #8: Discussion Board
Overview
Please respond to the following prompt:
· Which emerging technology (AI, blockchain, IoT, etc.) do you believe has the greatest potential to transform healthcare, and why?
Instructions
· Please post your initial response to the prompt above
· You will also post a minimum of 2 response to other student’s response. Each response must be a
minimum of 200 words.
Emerging Technology Paper Assignment
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to be able to summarize the key considerations around an emerging health information technology. The ability to synthesize the various implications of a new technology is critical to identify and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation.
Steps to Complete Assignment
1. Identify an emerging technology and write a paper that considers both the possible impacts to clinical care and patient outcomes as well as the ethnical, privacy, and regulatory implications. Include an analysis of the barriers to implementing such technology.
2. This paper should be no more than 15 pages and should include the following:
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· Introduction – Summary of findings and key considerations.
· Background – Deeper analysis of the technology and any relevant history.
· Current situation – Put the technology in the context of regulatory and ethical considerations.
· Analysis – What is your opinion? How have the facts and background led you to this decision? This is where to show your logic.
· Summary and conclusions – Summary and any key takeaways.
· Appendices – This should include links to source material used.
Submission Details:
Please submit your paper as a Word document. It should be doubles spaced, in Times New Roman, and in 12-point font. Please cite all sources using the APA style (visit
Purdue’s Online Writing Lab
for guidance).
