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EHR Chapter 3

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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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