Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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A long-term care facility is implementing a new EHR system. Which approach best minimizes clinical disruption during the transition?
Answer: Phased rollout starting with one unit as a pilot
A phased pilot rollout allows staff to adapt and issues to be identified before facility-wide deployment.
Under HIPAA, which action is required when a covered entity discovers a breach of unsecured PHI affecting 500 or more individuals in a state?
Answer: Notify HHS and prominent media outlets without unreasonable delay and within 60 days
HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires notification to HHS and prominent media outlets for breaches affecting 500+ individuals in a state within 60 days.
Which metric most directly measures the clinical effectiveness of a care coordination technology platform in a post-acute setting?
Answer: 30-day hospital readmission rates
Reduction in 30-day readmission rates is a direct outcome measure of care coordination effectiveness.
A medical director notices that nursing staff frequently override medication safety alerts in the CPOE system. What is the most appropriate first response?
Answer: Conduct a review to identify alert fatigue and recalibrate alert thresholds
Alert fatigue is a common CPOE problem; reviewing and refining alert thresholds reduces overrides and improves safety.
What is the primary purpose of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) in long-term care?
Answer: To enable secure sharing of patient health information across organizations
HIEs facilitate secure, interoperable sharing of patient data across providers and settings to support coordinated care.
Which federal program financially incentivizes eligible providers to adopt and meaningfully use certified EHR technology?
Answer: Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program (formerly Meaningful Use)
The Promoting Interoperability Program (formerly Meaningful Use) provides financial incentives for certified EHR adoption and demonstrated meaningful use.
When evaluating telehealth platforms for a skilled nursing facility, which factor is most critical from a regulatory compliance perspective?
Answer: HIPAA compliance and data encryption standards
Any telehealth platform used in healthcare must meet HIPAA standards for data security and encryption to protect PHI.