Health Informatics & Information Management Flashcards
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What does PACS stand for in radiology informatics?
Answer: Picture Archiving and Communication System
PACS stands for Picture Archiving and Communication System, the technology used to store, retrieve, manage, and distribute medical images electronically.
Which international standard is primarily used for storing and transmitting medical imaging data between systems?
Answer: DICOM
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the international standard specifically designed for medical imaging data storage, transmission, and display.
What is the primary purpose of a Radiology Information System (RIS)?
Answer: Manage scheduling, tracking, and reporting of radiology exams
A RIS primarily manages the administrative workflow of a radiology department, including scheduling, patient tracking, exam ordering, and report distribution.
What does HL7 stand for in healthcare informatics?
Answer: Health Level Seven
HL7 stands for Health Level Seven, an international set of standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information.
Which federal regulation most directly governs the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI)?
Answer: HIPAA Security Rule
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI), requiring administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
What is the primary function of integrating PACS with a Radiology Information System (RIS)?
Answer: Enable seamless exchange of patient demographics and image data
PACS-RIS integration enables seamless exchange of patient demographics, order information, and imaging data, streamlining radiology workflow and reducing manual data entry.
In radiology informatics, what does the term 'worklist' refer to?
Answer: A queue of ordered imaging studies awaiting acquisition or interpretation
A modality worklist in radiology informatics is the queue of ordered imaging studies that have been scheduled and are awaiting acquisition by technologists or interpretation by radiologists.