health information managers ’ current roles successfully H e a l t h M e d i c a l

Healthcare Information System

1. Discussion Question 1_01

Discuss the emerging role of health information managers, explaining how the traditional and professional models are incorporated. (30 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

Describe five (5) characteristics of the traditional model and five (5) characteristics of the professional model.

Identify five (5) critical factors and skills required to perform the health information managers’ current roles successfully.

2. Discussion Question 1_02

Explain the concept of information system processes to include input, process, and output. Provide two (2) examples of each. (20 points) (A 1-page response is required.)

3. Discussion Question 2_03

Discuss issues related to the implementation of electronic systems, specifically the computerized patient record. Include in your response two (2) advantages, two (2) disadvantages, one (1) issue related to lack of resources/leadership, and one (1) issue related to privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient information. (25 points) (A 1½ -page response is required.).

4. Discussion Question 2_04

Discuss the following issues related to trends in health information systems. (25 points) (A 1½ -page response is required.)

a. Discuss seven (7) current trends in the development of health information systems.

b. Based on your current knowledge and the Required Readings, what do you foresee as two (2) potential advantages and two (2) potential disadvantages of the upcoming trends?

5. Activity 2_05

Activity Instructions: The Evolution of Health Care

This activity is comprised of two parts. Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document them in a bibliography using APA style. (100 points) (A 4-page response is required for the combination of parts A and B.)

Part A Provide synopses of at least five (5) articles involving the computer-based patient record (CPR). Provide a bibliography of your selected articles. (70 points)

Part B Compare and contrast three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages of delivering health care with a computer-based patient record system. Reference the advantages and disadvantages that are outlined in the articles you chose for Part A. (30 points)

6. Discussion Question 3_06

Internal and environmental analyses are necessary for the development of the strategic plan. (25 points) (A 1½ -page response is required.)

a. Describe these analyses by discussing their purposes as well as how information is gathered for the analysis.

b. Give three (3) examples of each of the analyses.

7. Discussion Question 3_07

Briefly describe the seven (7) components of a strategic plan. Discuss two (2) significant issues concerning information system management in the overall strategic plan. (25 points) (A 1½ -page response is required.)

8. Activity 3_08

Activity Instructions: SWOT Analysis

This activity is comprised of two (2) parts. Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document them in a bibliography using APA style. (100 points) (A 1-page pictorial and a 2-page response are required for the combination of Parts A and B.)

Part A Using the case summary on page 101 of your textbook (Community Medical Center), perform a SWOT analysis. Use the tool from the following Web address for your SWOT tool: