Discussion Post: Informatics & Healthcare Tech
Part 1: Standardization
o Lecture Video - Healthcare Standardization.
ANSI - American National Standards Institute. (2017, Oct.). "Dr. John Halamka, Harvard Medical School, on Healthcare Standardization" (YouTube Video).
o Where do you see the balance between standardized EHR systems and customized EHR systems? What are the advantages of customization? What are the disadvantages?
o If you were working to create a policy on standardized terminology and data collection methods for your organization, what would you be sure to include?
Part 2: Standardization
o How can IT systems be leveraged for care coordination? What are the advantages and disadvantages related to care coordination that might arise from IT health system implementation?
Required Readings
o Lecture Video - EHRs and Usability and Unintended Safety Issues (2.5 min) Pew. (2018, Feb.). "Electronic Health Records: Usability and Unintended Safety Issues" (YouTube Video).
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.