MHA-FPX 5062 HIM System Interfacing and Interoperability
MHA FPX 5062 HIM System Interfacing and Interoperability
Complete a Vila Health interactive simulation in which you will research existing hospital HIM systems and determine the degree of interoperability among those systems. Then, write an executive summary, 4-6 pages in length, of your findings and recommendations for whether to invest in transitioning the existing systems to a new system.
Introduction
Note: The assessments in this course build upon the work you have completed in the previous assessments. Therefore, complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.
Health care informatics is very complex. Today’s administrator needs to be aware of the regulations, professionals, and management concepts needed to ensure successful and compliant information management. However, it is also important for health care managers to understand the infrastructure of HIM systems, which includes the hardware, software, and other important components.
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to examine the key characteristics of different HIM systems and identify the components, infrastructure, and investment needs for particular hospital HIM systems.
Overview and Preparation
Note: This assessment builds on your work from Assessment 1. Therefore, complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
The following resources are required to complete the assessment:
Vila Health: Information Systems Interfacing and Interoperability.
This multimedia simulation will enable you to research the information systems at one of Vila Health’s hospitals and determine the degree of interoperability between those systems.
APA Style Paper Template [DOCX].
Use this template for your executive summary.
In this assessment, you will once again assume the role of a mid-level administrator within the Vila Health system. You have been asked to explore options in regard to informatics at Vila Health and determine whether the main Vila Health hospital should invest in interfacing all of their current systems with the possibility of transitioning the new health system acquisitions to this new interfaced system.
A key aspect of HIM systems is to ensure that all the different components are able to “talk” to each other. Health care is a system of different specializations and fields. For example, think about a busy hospital system. Consider all the different departments, from the admissions department to the billing department to hospital-wing nursing stations, all with their own unique functions. However, to help the organization as a whole, each department needs to be well connected. For health informatics, this means interfacing and connecting each department’s IT infrastructure.
Complete the Vila Health interactive simulation linked above. Research the information systems at one of Vila Health’s hospitals, and determine whether the hospital’s systems are sufficiently interfaced and interoperable, or whether upgrades are needed to those systems.
Requirements
Write an executive summary outlining the pros and cons of investing in interfacing the current HIM systems and presenting your system interface and transition recommendations.
Length
Format your executive summary using APA style.
Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]. An APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] is also available to help you in writing and formatting your executive summary. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
A running head on all pages.
Appropriate section headings.
Your executive summary should be 4–6 pages in length, not including the title page and references page.
Note: Remember that you can submit all—or a portion of—your draft analysis to Smarthinking for feedback, before you submit the final version for this assessment. If you plan on using this free service, be mindful of the turnaround time of 24–48 hours for receiving feedback.
Supporting Evidence
Use credible scholarly or professional evidence to support your conclusions.
Format all citations using APA style. Remember that an APA citation includes both the in-text citation (the author’s last name and the year of publication) and the full reference for the source.
Writing Your Executive Summary
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your executive summary addresses each point, at a minimum. You may also want to read the HIM System Interfacing and Interoperability Scoring Guide to better understand how each criterion will be assessed.
Analyze the key characteristics of the different HIM systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities.
Consider the information needed to determine whether hospital systems are sufficiently interfaced and interoperable, or whether upgrades are needed.
Identify the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs at each hospital.
Consider the information needed to determine whether hospital systems are sufficiently interfaced and interoperable, or whether upgrades are needed.
Identify the pros and cons of maintaining the existing systems, interfacing the existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system.
What evidence supports your assertions and conclusions?
Make system interface recommendations based on HIM best practices.
What evidence supports your recommendations?
Best practices should be supported by current literature.
Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.
Express your main points and conclusions coherently.
Proofread your writing to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your summary.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 4: Evaluate health care applications and technology infrastructure.
Analyze the key characteristics of different HIM systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities.
Analyze the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs of a hospital.
Make system integration recommendations based on HIM best practices.
Competency 5: Articulate the characteristics and services of different types of health care organizations and their unique use of health care technology.
Identify the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system.
Competency 6: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.
Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.
HIM System Interfacing and Interoperability Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Analyze the key characteristics of different HIM systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities. Does not describe the characteristics of different HIM systems. Describes the characteristics of different HIM systems. Analyzes the key characteristics of different HIM systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities. Analyzes the key characteristics of different HIM systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities. Provides a comprehensive and accurate analysis, and articulates uncertainties or knowledge gaps that may limit an assessment of HIM system interfacing and interoperability.
Analyze the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs of a hospital. Does not analyze the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs of a hospital. Provides a superficial analysis that overlooks key considerations necessary for effective decision making. Analyzes the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs of a hospital. Analyzes the HIM system components, infrastructure, and investment needs of a hospital. Provides a comprehensive and accurate analysis, and articulates uncertainties or knowledge gaps that could affect investment decisions.
Identify the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system. Does not identify the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system. Identifies the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system, but overlooks important considerations. Identifies the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system. Identifies the pros and cons of maintaining existing HIM systems, interfacing existing HIM systems, or replacing all systems with a single, new HIM system. Provides a detailed comparative analysis, well-supported by convincing and credible evidence.
Make system integration recommendations based on HIM best practices. Does not make system integration recommendations. Makes system integration recommendations not based on HIM best practices in the current literature. Makes system integration recommendations based on HIM best practices. Makes system integration recommendations based on HIM best practices. Draws rational, fully justified conclusions from an insightful synthesis of credible and convincing evidence and industry best practices.
Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting. Does not write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting. Writing is unclear and disorganized, includes errors in grammar and mechanics that inhibit effective communication, or contains incorrect or improperly formatted source citations and references. Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting. Writes clearly and concisely. Grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting are error-free.