Epic Skills Assessment Healthcare Informatics & EHR Concepts 2

Question 1

What does 'MPI' stand for in the context of Epic and healthcare systems?

Accepted Answer

Master Patient Index

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Medical Protocol Interface

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Module Performance Indicator

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Managed Provider Integration

Question 2

A clinical analyst notices that two patients have been merged in Epic but the merge was done incorrectly. What is the process to correct this?

Accepted Answer

Perform an unmerge to separate the records

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Delete both records and re-enter data manually

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Archive the combined record and create new ones

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Submit a ticket to change the patient name only

Question 3

Which report type in Epic is most appropriate for a one-time data analysis that doesn't need to be scheduled or shared?

Accepted Answer

Ad hoc report run from Reporting Workbench

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Automated Crystal report on a distribution list

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Scheduled Clarity SQL report emailed nightly

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Public dashboard visible to all staff

Question 4

In Epic's security model, what is the purpose of a 'security class'?

Accepted Answer

It groups permissions together to control what users can see and do

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It classifies the sensitivity level of a patient's diagnosis

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It defines the server tier handling encrypted data

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It assigns network access rights to Epic workstations

Question 5

What is the primary function of Epic's 'Workqueue' feature?

Accepted Answer

Present staff with a list of tasks requiring action or follow-up

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Queue overnight batch jobs for server processing

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Manage print jobs sent to hospital printers

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Store pending orders awaiting physician signature

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'Hyperspace' in the Epic ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

The main client application that end users interact with

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Epic's cloud-based data storage layer

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A high-speed server for processing lab results

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The interoperability engine connecting Epic to third-party systems