CMRT Health Information Technology & Systems Flashcards
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Which standard messaging protocol is used to exchange clinical and administrative data between healthcare information systems in the US?
Answer: HL7 (Health Level Seven)
HL7 is the primary standard for exchanging electronic health data between disparate healthcare systems.
What does the acronym EHR stand for in health information management?
Answer: Electronic Health Record
EHR stands for Electronic Health Record, a digital version of a patient's paper chart.
Which federal law mandated the adoption of certified EHR technology by eligible healthcare providers in the US?
Answer: HITECH Act
The HITECH Act of 2009 incentivized adoption of certified EHR technology through the Meaningful Use program.
In a health information system, what is a master patient index (MPI) primarily used for?
Answer: Uniquely identifying patients across the facility
The MPI is a database that uniquely identifies each patient to prevent duplicate records and ensure accurate patient matching.
Which interoperability framework allows patients and providers to access health data across different EHR systems using modern web APIs?
Answer: FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)
FHIR is the modern HL7 standard using RESTful APIs that enables seamless data exchange between EHR systems.
What type of system is used in hospitals to manage orders for medications, labs, and imaging, reducing transcription errors?
Answer: CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry)
CPOE systems allow providers to enter orders electronically, eliminating handwriting errors and improving patient safety.