MHA-FPX5016, Doeden, Beth Assessment 2
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Information System Job Description and Summary
Beth Doeden
Capella University
MHA-FPX5016 Introduction to Health Information Systems
Oct 3, 2023
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Introduction
As we move forward with our venture into meaningful use and successful
implementation of our EHR software to support meaningful use, reviewing and planning for
ongoing support is essential.
Technology, healthcare, and meaningful use are ever-changing, and
we will need staff dedicated to supporting these changes to succeed in our meaningful use and
EHR pursuit.
Need
EHRs are a necessity for the success of meaningful use.
It digitalizes healthcare
information, which can easily be transferred to agencies, other software, reports, and digital
support tools, to name a few (Séroussi, 2015).
A strong understanding of these digital processes
and coordination of health information is essential to create a foundation for proper utilization of
an EHR and data collection to successfully report out for meaningful use (Séroussi, 2015).
Updates and workflows must also be constantly monitored to remain compliant in meaningful
use and for patient safety and decision support.
EHRs are not foolproof, and errors do occur.
We
need staff dedicated to monitoring and correcting these errors, whether through software updates
or workflow adjustments (Vanderhook, 2017).
We will need staff who can understand and
analyze workflow from clinical and administrative aspects.
This staff would act as a liaison
between operations, clinical, and technical areas.
They must build a rapport with others to
establish trust and a good working environment.
They must understand administrative and
clinical operations to develop and recommend new workflow, fixes, and service improvements.
They would need to have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
They will need to
be able to work independently and as part of a team.
They may also need to be on call after
3
hours.
Qualifications needed would be a bachelor's degree in health information management
with certifications required by our EHR and other software.
A bachelor’s degree in nursing or
coding would be needed for analysts with specialized interests.
Alternatively, we would consider
those who have four or more years of EHR and meaningful use experience with examples of
proven success.
Assessment
When reviewing salaries on multiple hiring platforms, on average, an EHR analyst with
benefits will cost the organization approximately $91,000 per analyst annually (Salary.com, n.d.).
According to Health Services Research, in 2012, 3.1 billion was paid to 2,000 hospitals and
41,000 providers in incentive payments (Appari,2013).
After 2015, penalties would be applied
to those not meeting meaningful use.
In 2017, an additional penalty will occur, which will
reduce Medicare reimbursement if meaningful use is not met.
Taking into consideration
incentives and penalties incorporated with meaningful use, it is essential to invest in a team that
can work to ensure our success.
Otherwise, we will stand to lose millions upon millions of
dollars.
Aside from meaningful use incentives and penalties, the EHR's potential for process,
decision support, and workflow improvements will help reduce overall costs to the healthcare
organization (Bar-Dayan, 2013).
Efficient provider documentation, ordering, and electronic
consultations will reduce the manpower needed in transcription, billing, and referrals, saving the
organization potentially hundreds of thousands per year (Bar-Dayan, 2013).
Summary
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There is no doubt we will have a financial impact with meaningful use.
It is imperative
to properly plan for and have the right team in place to ensure this impact is positive for our
organization.
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References:
Appari, A., Eric Johnson, M., & Anthony, D. L. (2013).
Meaningful use of electronic health
record systems and process quality of care: evidence from a panel data analysis of U.S.
acute-care hospitals.
Health services research
,
48
(2 Pt 1), 354–375.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6773.2012.01448.x
Bar-Dayan, Y., Saed, H., Boaz, M., Misch, Y., Shahar, T., Husiascky, I., & Blumenfeld, O.
(2013).
Using electronic health records to save money.
Journal of the American Medical
Informatics Association : JAMIA
,
20
(e1), e17–e20.
https://doi.org/10.1136/amiajnl-2012-
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Séroussi, B., Jaulent, M. C., & Lehmann, C. U. (2015). Health Information Technology
Challenges to Support Patient-Centered Care Coordination.
Yearbook of medical
informatics
,
10
(1), 8–10.
https://doi.org/10.15265/IY-2015-028
Vanderhook, S., & Abraham, J. (2017). Unintended Consequences of EHR Systems: A Narrative
Review.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics
in Health Care, 6(1), 218–225.
https://doiorg.library.capella.edu/10.1177/2327857917061048
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Job Description:
Summary:
Responsible for knowledge of assigned system software. Conducts regular day-to-day
communication, reviews software, demonstrates a deeper understanding of business operations.
Works with subject matter experts and end users to tailor the system to fit the organization's
needs. Routinely performs analysis of workflows, data collection, and other technical issues
associated with the use of the application software. Is responsible for design, build, testing and
maintaining those solutions. Ensures standards of practice for existing and planned systems
remain compatible within IT Infrastructure and other software applications.
Implements and
abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety practices as
appropriate.
Core Functions:
Functions as a liaison between operations and technical areas. Builds credibility and
rapport with customers to understand their needs. Maintains fundamental understanding
of assigned departmental operations and recommends process and service improvements.
Analyses, builds, tests and provides support for new functionality in the software
application with accuracy.
Solves basic technical problems that have a broad impact on day-to-day business
operations and documents all issues that arise in the application area.
Works with end users and other Information Services personnel to achieve project
objectives and meet deliverable schedules, including attending and participating in
project meetings, validating data integrity and ensuring completeness, correctness and
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clarity. Validates the developed solution to ensure it satisfies the stated requirements and
assist in the development of training and education materials.
Assists in the installation of new applications, new features, and upgrades to existing
applications with application team members.
Assists senior application team members with project management functions when
needed.
Adheres to change management methodology.
Operates independently, with minimal level of supervision and guidance from other
application team members or Information Systems & Technology leadership.
Assigned to various work/projects and demonstrates an ability to successfully complete
assigned tasks/assignments, proactively connect with management to prioritize workflow
and mitigate risks, track issues, provide solution-oriented escalation, and understand
fundamental project management methodologies.
Because the facility is a 24/7 operation, position may include mandatory participation Go
lives, upgrades, and roll outs in various scheduling options, to include, but not limited to:
on call, day, evening, night, and/or weekend rotations or coverage.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or 4 years experience of operational, clinical or other relevant
experience equivalent.
Software certification required within the first 6 months of hire.