C791_Informatics__V2.docx C791 Information and Technology Western Governors University

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C791_Informatics__V2.docx C791 Information and Technology Western Governors University Information and Technology As technology continues to evolve and c... hange, healthcare organizations are working to use it more and change with it. The implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Health Information systems are more frequent and are increasingly regulated to maintain efficiency and adherence to privacy laws. The use of technology in healthcare makes it easier to increase patient safety and quality of care while protecting patient information and increasing efficiency. Technology is well regulated regarding healthcare and focus is directed on maintaining the privacy of patient information. The purpose of this is to identify the application technology in healthcare and its importance. Advantages and Disadvantages of a System Health information systems (HIS) are important tools used by healthcare organizations. These tools help the organization to create and maintain patient information and develop metrics from that information to make improvements in patient care. The usability of the HIS requires the user to have some prior training and technical knowledge. It tends to be slow and shows that it is antiquated at times. The HIS does, however, provide customization for the user to increase ease of use. The interoperability of this system is limited because it is antiquated. Most records are required to be faxed or securely emailed to the requesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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