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EHR Chapter 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| information processing cycle | the sequence of events that includes four components: input, processing, output, and storage |
| input | the first component of the information processing cycle; data entered by the user of an EHR system (e.g., the patient’s first name, last name, identification number) |
| processing | the second component of the information processing cycle; takes data and makes the information usable within the system |
| output | the third component of the information processing cycle; data produced that provides meaningful information for the user |
| storage | the fourth component of the information processing cycle; patient information is stored so that it can be retrieved, added to, or modified for later use |
| storage devices | a place where data for the EHR may be stored, such as on a dedicated server at the healthcare facility or on a server provided by a vendor; if an EHR system is networked, then the storage may exist on the healthcare system’s server |
| cloud storage | data stored on virtual servers |
| workstation | a computer paired with input and output devices |
| input device | a device used to enter data into an EHR system; includes keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, camera, stylus, and touchscreen |
| output device | a device that displays the results from EHRs; includes computer monitor, digital device screen, and printer |
| local area network (LAN) | a group of computers connected through a network confined to a single area or small geographic area such as a building or hospital campus |
| wide area network (WAN) | a network that covers a broader area than a LAN, spanning regions, countries, or the world |
| hibernation mode | a privacy feature in an EHR system that prevents disclosure of PHI |
| functionality | the ability to create and manage EHRs for all patients in a healthcare facility |
| interoperability | the ability of an EHR system to exchange data with other sources of health information, including pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare providers |
| security | the standard that prevents data loss and ensures that patient health information is private |
| CCHIT | Certification Commission for Health Information Technology |
| CPOE | computerized physician order entry |
| EIN | employer identification number |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HITECH Act | Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act |
| HL7 | Health Level Seven International |
| IT | information technology |
| LAN | local area network |
| NPI | National Provider Identifier |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PHR | personal health record |
| WAN | wide area network |
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