HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) - Discussion Questions with Solutions - Topic 1 till 8

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 Description: Describe the benefits of an EHR compared to a paper-based system. Have you had a personal experience with EHRs? If so, explain how they were beneficial or counterproductive.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 Description: What is the role of EHR interfaces? Explain how EHR technology platforms address information being shared through EHR interfaces.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 2 Discussion Question 2 Description: Describe the differences between cloud-based and client-server architectures. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each model? What is the general difference in cost between the two models, and should cost b...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 Description: Describe the different data entry methods used by clinicians. Which methods are the most efficient and why are some approaches favored over others by clinicians? How is information stored and retrieved in the EHR?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 Description: What are the benefits associated with the reconciliation of healthcare data? What are the challenges associated with the reconciliation of health care data?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 Description: Explain CMS quality-based reporting requirements. How does the EHR support the capture and reporting of data to registries that are used to determine quality-based performance?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 Description: Explain how the CMS Promoting Interoperability program and its security requirements impact EHR design and use. Explain the role of encryption in storing secured data. Explain the importance of making ethical decisi...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 Description: Discuss various health care settings and their unique needs relating to EHRs. Explain the importance of matching organizational needs to the EHR vendor.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 Description: What types of clinical content are typically provided by vendors? What approaches do vendors and health care systems take towards developing and customizing clinical content within their EHRs?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 Description: Describe the importance of mapping existing workflows and workflows planned for future projects. How does EHR functionality impact workflows? Give an example of why it is important for an EHR to be compatible with c...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Discussion Question 2 Description: What are the key workflow elements for a hospital admission? What are the key workflow elements for an inpatient encounter? What are the key workflow elements for an outpatient encounter? Discuss how a workflow impa...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 Description: What are the steps involved in EHR vendor selection? What is the most common rationale for changing EHR vendor platforms? Describe the difference between an RFI and RFP.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Discussion Question 1 Description: What is the step-by-step process for implementing an EHR? What are the most typical challenges faced by health care systems when implementing EHRs?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 Description: What is the role of project management techniques in the implementation of EHRs? Why is project management so important for a successful EHR implementation? What is the role and value of acceptance testing during th...