Local and State Release of Information

Visit the Web sites of two local or state offices of vital records. Review the processes for requesting copies of birth and death records. Write a post in which you identify the places and compare the processes, explain their similarities and differences, and make note of any potential privacy violations …

Predicting Performance

Data mining is a valuable tool that can assist in identifying patterns and trends. It can also be a predictor of performance. Using the Zhang, et al., and Stowell et al. articles, discuss the use of data mining as a predictor or indicator of performance improvement.

Data Mining and Privacy

While attending a meeting with the executive staff, the chief marketing officer of the organization presents a proposal to purchase and implement a sophisticated data-mining application. The goal of the application will be to identify high-value customers to determine the most effective marketing tools to get them to do business …

Missing Information

Sandy is a new release of information clerk. She notices that a record due to be released by subpoena is missing some signatures and has several deficiencies. She also discovers that the patients last visit and documentation were more than seven years ago. She is not sure what to do …

Poor Documentation Practices

The purpose of the health record is to document patient treatment and continuity of care and provide a place where the health care team records information that can be communicated to one another and used to make health care decisions. It also serves as the legal record for patient care. …

Credentialing and Provider Perceptions

Medical credentialing is the process of becoming affiliated withor maintaining affiliation witha hospital, healthcare facility, or insurance company. The credentialing process can be tedious, but provides an assurance of provider qualifications and that quality medical practices are being followed. Part of the credentialing process can involve a review of performance …

Mitigating Acceptance Issues

One of the most critical success factors related to implementing clinical decision support systems is understanding the potential barriers and outlook on user acceptance. Consider these concerns and strategies, and write a post about how a data analyst could mitigate acceptance issues. Reasons a provider may not embrace the idea …

Verbal Consent

It is flu season and an OB patient who is due for delivery in eight weeks sees her physician for a routine check-up. During her visit, she announces, Yes, I want to receive the flu vaccination. The nurse proceeds to give her the vaccination. How would you explain this type …

Understanding Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

Part 2: Understanding Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics is one of the most important aspects of prescribing and monitor medications for our patients. Compare the different processes of pharmacokinetics to include absorption, bioavailability, distribution, metabolism and excretion, and the factors that influence each one.Furthermore, explain pharmacodynamics and its importance in your prescribing …