Homework 1

Table 1-1. SELF-ASSESSMENT OF CORE INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Please rate each of the following core informatics competencies on the follow scale 1 = Unawa by assigning the number in the rating block that best describes your level of competency. 2 = Basic aw 3 = Some e 4 = Modera 5 = Proficie Health Information Literacy and Skills Competency Rating Recognize a need for information. 3 Select specific types of information resources appropriate to information needs. 3 Effectively use a browser to search for information. 5 Assess the credibility of information -- authority, accuracy, timeliness, and value in fulfilling a need. 3 Differentiate between data, information, and knowledge. 3 Differentiate between scholarly and popular sources of data. 3 Locate and retrieve information from a variety of credible electronic sources. 4 Health Informatics Skills using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Competency Rating Understand the relationship between the organization's mission and meaningful use of the EHR 2 Differentiate between types of health records: paper, EHR, and personal health records 3 Understand expectations for EHR documentation and adEHRe to institution policies, requirements of accreditation agencies, and professional standards of the discipline 3 Use various electronic tools to update the EHR, including portable computing devices, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop presentation applications 3 Locate information specific to your practice in the EHR 3 Know and adhere to the standard terminologies for the discipline 3 Identify and adhere to discipline-specific classification health-related terminologies for coding of procedures 3 Use health record data collection tools appropriately (drop-down menus and checklists) 3 Use text notes appropriately to amplify and clarify information not easily documented in pre-prepared menus 2 Access reference material available in the EHR for clinical decision support 3 Use remote access tools for documentation in the EHR, such as workstation on wheels (WOW), tablets, smartphones, smart room technology, telehealth tools, etc. 2 Ensure accuracy of documentation in the health record 3 Ensure data quality and recognize and correct inaccurate data in the EHR 2 Use the EHR to its fullest extent to exchange information with otEHR providers, coordinate care, avoid duplication of services, promote safe practice, and Overall Rating for Health Information Literacy and Skills

increase patient satisfaction 3 Resolve minor technological problems associated with using an EHR 3 Know who to contact for help with using or troubleshooting the EHR 3 Understand basic principles of work flow and the impact of technology 3 Define work-arounds and identify how they may create safety issues 2 Provide feedback on system usability to improve work flow 2 Overall Rating for Health Informatics Skills using the EHR Privacy and Security of Information Competency Rating Know key aspects of national laws and organizational policies governing privacy and security of health information 4 Know and adhere to institutional policies and procedures for signing in and using the electronic health record 3 Know principles of authentication for access to electronic health records 3 Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranets and the Internet 3 Create strong passwords and safeguard them to prevent unauthorized access by others 3 Define protected health information (PHI) 3 Identify what constitutes authorized use of PHI 3 Understand confidentiality and what constitutes a breach of confidentiality 3 Differentiate between confidentiality and anonymity 3 Know how to secure devices used to collect PHI 3 Describe procedures for preventing unauthorized use of the electronic health record 3 Understand how the use of all electronic devices leaves a trail that can be audited for unauthorized use 3 Know institutional procedures for reporting data breaches 3 Understand potential information security issues associated with the use of personal electronic devices 3 Describe potential issues related to the use of social media by health care professionals 3 Describe the consequences of inappropriate use of personal health information (disciplinary measures, fines, and prison penalties) 3 Computer Literacy Skills Competency Rating Understand and efficiently use basic computer hardware (e.g., PCs and printers) and software (e.g., word processing and spreadsheet software) to perform tasks 5 Understand common computer terms 5 Describe common functions and capabilities of a computer 5 Use word processing programs to create, edit, save, and retrieve document files 5 Save a document in an alternative format or zip or series of documents for efficient transmission 5 Overall Rating of Privacy and Security of Health Information