HIT 120 Week 4 Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems DeVry

This week, we will focus on gaining a better understanding of healthcare information. As you complete your weekly readings and listen to the weekly lecture, discuss the following:

1. Read the Real-World Case 11.1 (at the end of Chapter 11). Share a brief summary of your understanding of the scenario. What is the standard format in which John’s hometown physician can send referral information to his new PCP? Why does John use a standalone personal health record (PHR) instead of one from his provider? When John is hospitalized, what core EHR component enables medication allergy checking?
2. Listen to Week 4 Lecture recording and summarize what you learned about healthcare information systems in 1-2 paragraphs.
3. Read another student’s response and post a comment. Your comment can add to their discussion, supplement with additional information, or present another point of view. It is not enough to simply post “agree” or “great job!”
4. Reply to any of the many discussion posts that I make. These discussions posts that I make will expand on course concepts that you should be aware of for the week in play and be able to apply relevant course concepts to answer/respond.

Your discussion deliverables should include:

1. Two written responses discussing any of the topics above. Make sure you write the topic you are responding to at the beginning of your response.
2. A third written response of your choice. This can be about:
   1. The third topic you did not address already. If you go with this option, make sure you identify which topic you are addressing.
   2. Response to a new question or probe posted by the professor during the week. Start by stating which question or probe you are addressing and make sure you click under that particular thread.
   3. Further explanation or elaboration on another student’s response. Start by stating which student’s response you are addressing and make sure you click under that particular thread.
   4. Sharing of relevant experiences or examples that support the issue being discussed. Explain which concepts you are illustrating with your example.

For a high-quality response, please make sure to provide details and explanations and use your own words. Please DO NOT plagiarize (do not copy the textbook or do not copy information from the internet.) It’s OK to write in simple terms; the most important outcome is to practice you writing and presentation skills, reflect your knowledge about this week’s content, and demonstrating professionalism. This will help with retention in the long-term. Don’t forget to use proper grammar and spelling, as well as references for the additional resources you use.

HIT 120 WEEK 4 CHECKPOINT 1