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Introduction to Health Information Technology Systems

Learn the basics of HIT systems, their components, and applications. Gain hands-on experience with EHRS applications.

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Introduction to Health Information Technology Systems

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  1. Component # 7:Working with HIT Systems Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  2. Unit 1: Introduction & Overview: Components of HIT Systems • Unit 1 will introduce the vocabulary, concepts and common applications of Health Information Technology (HIT) systems • This unit is composed of two parts: • Lecture material • Student application of the lecture material in interactive EHR exercises (hands on) Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  3. Unit 1 Objectives • At the completion of Unit 1, students will be able to: • Define a system and relate systems concepts to HIT • Discuss specific examples of settings where Health IT is used (acute, rural, public health, clinic, office, patient home, etc.) • Identify common components of a clinical HIT system • Demonstrate beginning level competency in maneuvering the demonstration EHRS Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  4. Conceptualizing HIT Use Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  5. Concepts of General Systems • Organization of functionally interactive units for the achievement of a common goal. • Inputs, outputs, and feedback. • Working to maintain a basic level of equilibrium. Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  6. Concepts of General Systems Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  7. HIT Systems (Inpatient) Clinical Decision Support: “Any system designed to improve clinical decision making related to diagnostic or therapeutic processes of care.” AHRQ: http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary.aspx#C Image courtesy of AHIMA Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  8. http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/publications/informatics/EHR.pdf Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  9. HIT Systems Home http://www.doseofdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/PLM-screenshot-w450.jpg Public Health Systems Socially Networked HIT Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  10. Federal Agencies Beacon Community NHIN IntegratedDelivery System The “BIG Picture” of HIT Systems State Public Health Research Institute Community Practice Health Information Organization Health Center Network http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010 10

  11. Common Aspects of Clinical HIT Systems http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  12. Common Aspects of Clinical HIT Systems Image courtesy of Dr. John Halamka Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  13. Summing Up Part 1 of Unit 1 • We defined a system and related the concepts to HIT • We provided examples of HIT in a variety of settings • The “H” does not stand only for healthcare • Standards are paramount for information exchange • We identified common components of a clinical HIT system • Similarities and differences between paper and electronic records Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  14. Part 2 of Unit 1: Hands on Application of HIT Concepts • Exploring the VistA EHRS (4 short videos) • Orientation • Exploring the Coversheet • Diving Deeper Into the Tabs • How to do the Scavenger Hunt • Getting Your Hands Dirty: Completing the Assignment (Citrix Access Gateway to the EHRS) Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

  15. You Have Completed the Slide Deck for Unit 1 “Introduction & Overview- Components of HIT Systems” : Components of HIT Systems Health IT Workforce Curriculum Version 1.0/Fall 2010

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