Technologies and Strategic Information Systems Plans

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concepts of health information systems. The main focus of study is on health information system & its implementation in the developing countries. The study also analyzes many aspects of health information systems & tries to address the issues of health sector, and how healthcare services can be improved through sustainable health information system.

Table of Contents

Abstractii

Introduction1

Discussion1

The Impact of Technologies on Health Information Systems1

Threats to the Quality of Health Care Data3

Current Regulations, Laws, and Standards Regarding Health Care Information4

Components of a Strategic Information System Plan4

Conclusion6

References7

Technologies and Strategic Information Systems Plans

Introduction

Since the last three decades, there have been significant changes and innovation brought in the execution of health information system. However, the changes and innovation have resulted in both successful and failed performances. As an effective and successful health information system is dependent on the respective health system, it is significant to look at the developments which have been taking place in the healthcare sector of the developing countries.

Discussion

The Impact of Technologies on Health Information Systems

It is believed that an effective health information system can have significant contributions toward addressing the issues related to healthcare service delivery. The development of a global health and medical services has led to a more rapid market development of IT technologies in this field. More and more clinics in different countries have been using a single information system:

Clinical Information Systems

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - A computerized system of appointments

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) - Lab Information System

Pharmacy Information Systems - Pharmacy Information System

Radiology Information Systems (RIS) - Radiology Information System

Picture Archiving And Communications Systems (PACS) - imaging archiving system

Administrative / non-clinical systems

IT Services

Information technology in healthcare is an important factor in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of healthcare. IT helps to improve the quality of care, prevents medical errors, reduces health care costs, increase administrative efficiencies, reduces workflow and increases access to affordable healthcare services. Information technology (IT) in healthcare or healthcare science is the development and application of modern information technology in health care. Using advances in modern healthcare, IT provides a higher level of healthcare services through new ways of processing and storage of medical information. A striking example is the electronic health records. Instead of traditional paper, all the patient's information is stored in a single electronic database that allows, if necessary, to refer to this information and communicate both within the health system of a single country across the world. Software and hardware are widely used to automate many tasks of healthcare institutions in developing nations. Some of the tasks include accounting and the movement of drugs, laboratory diagnosis, monitoring, and integrated information system to improve the quality of healthcare information, and the development of medical resources in the health field. On the one hand, there is process reengineering, resistance to change, and quality of the content it offers. On the other hand, Internet accessibility to health services and changes in doctor-patient relationship remains ...