Technology and Informatics Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) system?
Answer: To allow clinicians to enter orders electronically, reducing transcription errors
CPOE systems allow providers to enter orders (medications, labs, imaging) directly into a computer, reducing errors associated with handwritten orders and improving patient safety.
Which stage of the HITECH Act's Meaningful Use program focused on advanced clinical processes such as care coordination and patient engagement?
Answer: Stage 2
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use expanded on Stage 1 by focusing on advanced clinical processes, care coordination, and increased patient engagement through electronic health exchanges.
A patient portal allows patients to perform which of the following functions?
Answer: View test results, request prescription refills, and message their provider
Patient portals provide patients secure online access to their health information, including test results, appointment scheduling, medication refill requests, and messaging providers.
Under HIPAA's Security Rule, which category of safeguards includes policies, procedures, and workforce training?
Answer: Administrative safeguards
Administrative safeguards under the HIPAA Security Rule include documented policies and procedures, workforce training, and assigned security responsibilities to protect electronic PHI.
Telehealth services primarily benefit patients by:
Answer: Improving access to care for patients in rural or underserved areas
Telehealth improves healthcare access by allowing patients in rural, underserved, or mobility-limited situations to receive care remotely through video, phone, or digital communication.
What is the purpose of audit logs in an EHR system?
Answer: To track who accessed or modified patient records and when
Audit logs record every instance of who accessed, viewed, modified, or deleted patient records, enabling security monitoring and investigation of potential HIPAA breaches.
When a healthcare facility experiences a ransomware attack that encrypts patient records, this constitutes which type of security incident under HIPAA?
Answer: Unauthorized access breach
A ransomware attack that encrypts PHI constitutes an unauthorized access breach under HIPAA, presumed to be a reportable breach unless the organization can demonstrate a low probability of compromise.