3.3 System Architecture The design of system basically defines the architecture of system of how the system can be built. This system can be divided into two groups; logical design and physical design. Logical design group comprises the context diagram, data flow diagram and entity relationship diagram. Meanwhile, the wireframes fall under the physical design. 3.3.1 Context Diagram The highest level in the data flow diagram is the context diagram which illustrates the main data flow between entities and the one main process. Basic inputs, general system and the outputs included in the overview of system is the initial context diagram. Process 0 represents Patient Care System and generalizes the functions and flow in the entire system. …show more content…
Users of this application are required to log in with verified username and password to access to the application of Patient Care System to ensure data integrity and security. To enter the system, a username and password will need to be filled by the user. The system will validate the password and username availability in the login database. However, if the username or password that has been inserted by the user is not valid, the warning message will be displayed and the users are required to enter new account. Figure 3.4 below shows Data Flow Diagram for the login …show more content…
Patient details are obtained directly from patient. Figure 3.8 below shows the data flow diagram for adding a new patient’s record. Figure 3.8 : Data Flow Diagram for Insert New Patient Record 3.3.3.6 Update Patient Record In order to update a patient’s record, clinic staff needs to retrieve the patient details from the database. This can be done by entering the patient’s ID and the details will appear on the text boxes where the patient’s details can be updated. Patient’s ID is actually patient’s identification card (IC) number since the ID’s is unique. After editing is done, the record is saved in the database. Figure 3.9 below shows the process details. Figure 3.9 : Data Flow Diagram for Update Patient Record 3.3.3.7 View Report In order to view a patient’s report, clinic staff needs to retrieve the patient details from the database. This can be done by entering the patient’s ID and the report will appear on the text boxes. Figure 3.10 below shows the process details. Figure 3.10 : Data Flow Diagram for View Patient
They should be hold accountable for any breach in protocols. • Present format for electronic documentation does not allow for comprehensive clinical documentation during follow-up visit. Efforts should be made to upgrade the electronic medical record system to the standard of that expected for a medical center and research institute. This is to allow for proper documentation according to the industrial standard, and easy retrieval of patient’s information for clinical research. There is a need to employ a clinical documentation improvement specialist (CDIS) in this
For each table: 1) Obtain the timestamp. 2) Call the service retrieve patient data, update all changes after comparing the timestamp. 3) After patient’s personal information, exercise and the requirements are downloaded comparing the timestamp. Loop through all the records; if data already exists, update it, else insert it. 4) Patients Last visited information and the recorded information are posted back to the server only if a field completed is false.
Form Locator 14 - date of current illness, injury, pregnancy Form Locator 15 - if patient has had same or similar illness Form locator 16 - dates patient unable to work in current occupation Form Locator 17 - name of referring physician
1. What is the value of Institute for Healthcare Improvement? The value of Institute for Healthcare Improvement is to provide safe and high quality healthcare to all patient in a standard manner. Achieve continuous improvement and advancement of health care technology.
What information does the personal health record contain? • Patients name • Birthdate • Blood type • Emergency contacts • Any known allergies • Family history • Date of last physical • Dates of any major illnesses and surgeries • Test results and
Billing 1 Week 2 DB Discuss the importance of knowing the processes and procedures used for receiving payment for services rendered under the contract provisions. It’s extremely important to understand both the process and procedures of securing payment for medical services under a managed care contract agreement. The process for receiving payment for services begins when the patient makes their initial appointment with a provider.
This is called protected health information or PHI. Information meets the definition of PHI if, even without the patient’s name, if you look at certain information and you can tell who the person is then it is PHI. The PHI can relate to past, present or future physical or mental health of the individual. PHI describes a disease, diagnosis, procedure, prognosis, or condition of the individual and can exist in any medium files, voice mail, email, fax, or verbal communications. defines information as protected health information if it contains the following information about the patient, the patient’s household members, or the patient’s employers, Names, Dates relating to a patient, i.e. birth dates, dates of medical treatment, admission and discharge dates, and dates of death, Telephone numbers, addresses (including city, county, or zip code) fax numbers and other contact information, Social Security numbers, Medical records numbers, Photographs, Finger and voice prints, Any other unique identifying
Confidentiality and data breaches are a few of the main concerns, as many providers become neglectful when sharing patient electronic health information. Current use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) has proven to be helpful for hospitals and independent medical practice to provide efficient care for patients. Balestra reports that using computers to maintain patient health records and care reduces errors, and advances in health information technology are saving lives and reducing cost (Balestra, 2017). As technology advances EHR are going to continue to be the main method of record keeping among medical providers. Therefore, staff and medical providers need to be trained on how to properly share patients EHR safely and in a secure form in order to maintain patient confidentiality.
Theory The first system is the personal system. King expresses that every individual is a unique personal system that is in continuous interaction with the environment (Alligood, 2013). She also identified a number of concepts
The ROI of EHRs article breaks down the importance of Electronic health records. Healthcare leaders need to have an open-mind about electronic health records to gain a better organized system. Health organizations spend billions trying to find a working system instead of changing to the electronic health records system. Most organizations are making their IT department play bigger role working along with physicians to make electronic health records a key component of healthcare facilities making EHRs an effective program. Electronic Health Records are important to improving the quality of care provided, being able to find a patients history of care at a click of a button.
We must filter and customize that downloaded data for the health conditions that we primarily try to improve. Once data is customized and filtered properly, it gives us “care gaps”. Those care gaps can be easily closed out by accessing patient’s EMR or by referral. This updated data then gets uploaded back to the healthcare insurance company data set for reporting purpose. Data analytics helps health profession close the care gaps and improv care coordination between
The instrument is 1 to 5 questions that will present the information needed (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2004). Social services will collect the surveys on a weekly basis during the treatment. After receiving the short surreys, social services will use the information on a graph to analyze the progress, improvement, and/ or limitations (Institute for Healthcare Improvement,
Susan Mckinney Week 3 MOS 1 Discussion Thread What measures can be taken to guarantee the security of EHRs? So many things can be done to insure the safety of patients Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Therefore, they have a moral, legal, and ethical duty to protect the sensitive information that they come across as they conduct diagnostic tests or take patients through treatment procedures (American Health Information Management Association, 2008). Within the context of electronic health records, the AHIMA documentation guidelines offer a high degree of control to prevent unauthorized access to such sensitive information. Accuracy, consistency, and completeness of clinical information are highly regarded since they assist in proper coding and reporting of information, which facilitate proper and accurate medical care (Parman, 2014). The documentation guidelines also support the report of all the necessary healthcare elements, such as diagnostic and procedure codes, since the information is required for external reporting. In case of conflict, ambiguity, or incomplete information, health care providers are supposed to clarify through writing or verbally to eliminate medical errors that may put the patients’ lives in jeopardy.
The policies and procedures should address the following areas that include, effective communication among various entities in the organization, education and training program for the every department, and most especially the HIM department, implementation of communication channel within the HIM department and other department in the organization, procedures for appropriate disciplinary action/corrective measures, and auditing/monitoring system. Furthermore, the policies and procedures should outline specific action plans that should be followed in the HIM department; the policies and procedures will be fashioned to adhere the guidelines and recommendations of major accrediting and professional organizations such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and National Center for Health Statistics. The issue of medical record availability should be addressed to specify the document requirements necessary for effective coding practice, and also the establishment of the role of physician advisor should be considered in order provide guidance on coding issue and to act as liaison between medical staff and the HIM department. Additionally, as part of the effort to address the coding issues, the HIM coordinator should set goals that will guarantee 100% coding accuracy report and less