1. Health IS/IT Components
The purpose of this assignment is to identify the components of HMIS and how they
interface with one another.An effective digital health ecosystem relies on a broad spectrum
of technical, clinical, and administrative stakeholders to gather and analyze patient data and
then use that information to improve the quality of care offered. Within the health care
environment, information systems and technology (IS/IT) are used to ensure patient
privacy and security, inform optimal decision making, and assist in operational efficiency,
which further enhances the services that clinicians, hospitals, technology developers,
researchers, and policymakers are able to provide.The textbook outlines five major
components of health care management information systems (HMIS):Content and Data –
The data component is at the center of all heath IS/IT. Clinical, technical, and administrative
stakeholders rely on these data to make the most well-informed decisions for enriching the
delivery of their health care services.Infrastructure – Hardware, software, user interfaces,
and other digital applications can be used to accelerate communication and seamlessly
share information across networks.Data Analytics – Once data have been gathered, they
can be analyzed and manipulated to inform what has happened in the past and why, as well
as to assist in predicting what will happen and how those situations can or should be
handled.Network Compatibility and Communications – The interoperability of networks
and information systems used across the health care services industry is essential as data
are exchanged across multiple platforms, even within a single organization. Challenges arise
in ensuring that the systems work well with each other and that they are able to
communicate complex health processes and treatments, as well as specialized medical
terminology.Administration and Management – The role of this interfacing position is to
assemble and coordinate the other four components of the health IS/IT ecosystem,
performing the tasks necessary to put the goals of the health care organization into action to
serve both the users and consumers.Choose the component that most interests you and
write a 500-750-word response about how you envision yourself performing in that role.
Include the following points in your response:Describe the health care setting where you
see yourself working and detail the roles and responsibilities of your position. How would
your role incorporate health IS/IT?Within your chosen health care organization, how would
your position within the health IS/IT be integrated into the larger HMIS?Describe one
hypothetical challenge in your selected area of focus that could be overcome using health
information technology. How would this technological innovation or solution improve the
effectiveness of current HMIS systems and processes?Prepare this assignment according to
2. the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion.
