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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL
PROGRAM
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
BK ID
CREDITS
MARKS
2013
MBADS – (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 /MBAFLEX
– (SEM 3) PGDHSMN – (SEM 1)
MH0053 - Hospital & Healthcare Information
Management
B1214
4
60
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.1 Define Health management information system. Discuss its overall benefits.
Answer : HMIS :
A health management information system (HMIS) is a process whereby health data (input) are
recorded, stored, retrieved and processed for decision-making (output). Decision making broadly
includes managerial aspects such as planning, organizing and control of health care facilities at the
national, state and institution levels .
Listing the benefits :
1.Training:
2.Finances:
3.Sustainability:
4.Data flow:
5. Data Security:
Q.2 Describe the intra and interdepartmental relationships of Health information management
department.
Answer : Intradepartmental relationship :
Intradepartmental interactions occur within the same department, such as a conversation between
a sales manager and a member of the sales team. Interdepartmental interactions occur between
members of different departments, such as a conversation between a programmer and a marketing
manager. Effective management of interdepartmental communication can solve many common
problems. Intra -departmental processes usually include a tight relationship between processes.

2. Effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities
ith whom position interacts
Q.3 What is telemedicine? Explain the types and technology trends in telemedicine.
Answer: Telemedicine :
Telemedicine (also known as e-care) is the remote delivery of healthcare services over the
telecommunications infrastructure. Telemedicine is a subset of tele health, which includes both
remote clinical service delivery and non-clinical elements of the healthcare system. In practice,
however, the two terms are often used interchangeably.
Explanation of types of telemedicine :
Telemedicine can be classified into three main types: store-and-forward, remote monitoring and
interactive services.
Q.4 Explain the steps involved in designing and implementation of Hospital Information System.
Answer :
The development of health information systems is a fast-moving field. Not only is information
technology changing rapidly, but concepts and methods for making the best use of existing data for
managing health services and resources are quickly evolving. Efficiency in information
management is becoming increasingly essential because of the concern for cost control in services
and the way service staff spend their time. Approaches such as the use of health indicators are
rapidly becoming the norm rather than the
Q.5 Discuss the applications of hospital information system.
Answer : According to ACG Info tech Limited, hospital management information systems (HMS) are
"designed to improve the quality and management of clinical care and hospital health care
management in the areas of clinical process analysis and activity-based costing." Improved patient
care, cost control and security are possible benefits of implementing such systems. However, the
implementation of hospital management information systems must be accompanied by significant
planning on the part of management to maximize results.
Q.6 Discuss the threats to healthcare information.
Answer : Mentioning the various categories of threat :
1. So Many Mobile Devices, So Much Risk:

3. 2. Embedded Devices Become the Norm:
3. Virtualization from Desktops to Servers:
4. Viruses Spreading through Social Media:
5. IT Becomes Consumer Friendly:
Explanation :
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