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CPHIMS Review Guide
Third Edition
Preparing for Success in Healthcare Information and
Management Systems
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CPHIMS Review Guide
Third Edition
Preparing for Success in Healthcare Information and
Management Systems
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Names: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, issuing body.
Title: CPHIMS review guide : preparing for success in healthcare information and management systems / HIMSS.
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Other titles: Preparing for success in healthcare information and management systems | Certified Professional in
Healthcare Information and Management Systems review guide | Preparing for success in healthcare information
and management systems
Description: Third edition. | Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2017. | Preceded by Preparing for success in healthcare
information and management systems : the CPHIMS review guide. 2nd ed. c2013. | Includes bibliographical
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Identifiers: LCCN 2016023661 | ISBN 9781498772457 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subjects: | MESH: Management Information Systems | Systems Analysis | Health Services Administration |
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Editor
SECTION I GENERAL
1 The Healthcare Environment
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Healthcare Organizations
Hospitals
Outpatient or Ambulatory Care
Community Health Organizations
Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical Services
Healthcare Payers
Interrelations within and across Healthcare Organizations
Enabling Access to Comprehensive Care Services
Assuring Effective Transfers of Care
Ensuring the General Portability of Care
Reporting Public and Population Health Information
Obtaining Appropriate Reimbursement for Quality Care
Supporting Particular Organizational Models of Care
Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Information and Management Systems
Professions
Roles of Government, Regulatory, Professional, and Accreditation Agencies in
Healthcare
Government
Healthcare Regulators
Professional Associations
Accreditation Organizations
Summary
References
2 The Technology Environment
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Hardware in Healthcare IT
Technology Infrastructure
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Servers
Data Storage
Mobile Devices
Medical Devices
Networks in Healthcare IT
Network Infrastructure
Communications
Software in Healthcare IT
Clinical Applications
Administrative Applications
Financial Applications
Consumer Applications
Key Trends and Issues in Healthcare Technologies
Health Information Exchanges
Interoperability and Standards
Data Integration
Data Warehouses
Clinical and Business Intelligence (CBI)
Telehealth and Telemedicine
Privacy and Security
Conclusion
References
SECTION II SYSTEMS
3 Systems Analysis
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Healthcare Problems and Opportunities for IT Implementation
Clinical Functions
Applications for Clinical Functions
Administrative and Financial Services
Applications for Administration and Finance
Infrastructure
Security-Related Applications
Needs Analysis in Healthcare Facilities
Operational Needs
Staff Productivity and Satisfaction
Increased Revenue and Cost Optimization
Patient Safety
Quality of Care
Patient Access to Services
Needs Summary
Needs Prioritization
Work Plan Development
Executive Summary
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Introduction and Background
Goals and Objectives
Resources
Work Plan Accountability
Current Clinical Processes
Current Healthcare IT Integration Status
Deficiencies in Current IT Healthcare Practices
Patient Support and Satisfaction
Reduction in Revenue Generation
Prescription Errors
Industry Standardization
Alternative Approaches to Current Healthcare Processes
Industry Standardization
Alternative Ways to Reduce Prescription Errors
Alternative Processes for Revenue Generation
Comparative Analysis of Alternatives
Proposal Evaluation
Cost–Benefit Analysis
Proposal Sensitivity Analysis
References
4 Systems Design
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Business Process Management
Compatibility of System Components
Standards Compliance
Process to Address Industry Trends
Structure of the System Design Team
Detailed Technical Specifications
Usability
Business Process Reengineering
Information Infrastructure
Data Management
Creating a Request for Information (RFI)
Making a Buy versus Build Decision
Process for a Build Decision
Buy Decision: Best-of-Breed versus Single-Vendor Solution
Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Summary
References
5 Systems Selection, Implementation, Support, and Maintenance
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Solution Selection Criteria
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Selecting Review Team Members
Solution Selection Activities
Implementation Process
Organizational Change Management
Implementation Strategies
Implementing Solutions
System Integration to Support Business Requirements
User and Operational Manuals and Training
Activation Planning and Immediate Postactivation Activities
Managing Healthcare Information Systems
Analyzing Data for Problems and Trends
Ensuring Critical Functions Are Repaired, Maintained, or Enhanced
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
Bibliography
6 Systems Testing and Evaluation
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Purpose of Systems Testing
Test Methodology
Test Strategy
Test Tools
Test Execution
Test Controls
Test Reporting
Final Evaluation
References
7 Systems Privacy and Security
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Defining Requirements, Policies, and Procedures
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Remediation
User Access Controls
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
Organizational Roles
Data Management Controls
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans
Auditing
Ongoing System Evaluation
References
SECTION III ADMINISTRATION
8 Administration Leadership
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