A coworker insists that bad graphs do not exist and that all graphs are good. Search online for a “bad” graph.
Provide the link to the graph, a description of the graph, and an explanation regarding why you think the graph is “bad.”
Then, using graphical perception as a foundation, describe a method that would be more efficient and/or effective to present and interpret the information.
Category: Health information Management
Identify a public health challenge in your community and describe a current public health prevention strategy. What has been the progress or outcome of the prevention approach?
Develop an initial response to the following:
Distinguish between primary and secondary data and between patient identifiable and aggregate data. Give examples of each.
In an ideal healthcare delivery system, all patients would have access to affordable, high-quality health services that are well coordinated to ensure the continuity and comprehensiveness of care. Patients may have different experiences based on their health problem or injury, the organizations that provide services close to where they live, and how the health services they need are financed.
Imagine that a 70-year old man has hypertension and diabetes in Autaugaville, Alabama. After a visit to the nearest emergency room, he is diagnosed with a stroke. Now think about how his situation might compare with that of a 70-year-old woman in Gilbert, Arizona, diagnosed with ovarian cancer and must have her ovaries removed. Both patients have received diagnosis from their respective care providers and must be admitted to a hospital for inpatient care. What services will he need through the duration of his recovery experience? How might the two patients’ experiences compare in terms of care coordination and the continuity and comprehensiveness of services they receive? Where will they receive care? Research Medicare’s Hospital Compare to research data related to their diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Compare three hospitals and based on your findings…
Above is just general information ^^
For this assignment, you will examine the continuum of care a patient may need, research the services available in your area to support the patient, and evaluate information needs. Review information about continuum of care and coordination among various health services, and the concept of integrated healthcare. Your assignment will include a written report and PowerPoint presentation.
**Research the Chicago area**^^^
In a 2-page report:
Answer the questions in the scenario.
Assume the patients in the scenario live near your local area. Assess potential available services, based on their healthcare needs. Analyze specific services the patient might need, beginning with the onset or diagnosis of an illness or injury and concluding with an end-point of your choosing (i.e., recovery, symptom management, end of life).
Research the types of organizations that provide those services
Based on the services for patient needs, select at least three actual settings in which he/she would receive care.
Gather information related to the types of insurance each organization accepts. Typically, this would include Medicare, Medicaid, and various types of insurance programs. What challenges related to payment for services do you anticipate your selected patient may experience?
In an 8-10-slide PowerPoint presentation, include:
Title slide
Introduction slide
6-8 content slides
Describe the patient you have selected (including his or her health problem/injury) and identify the geographic area where this patient is located.
Analyze the continuum of care, including specific services the patient may require from three or four actual settings.
Describe a potential challenge related to payment for services this patient may encounter.
Explain why professionals in your selected settings need to be aware of the quality of services guidelines and requirements, in comparison to the continuum of care.
At University Hospital, the Database Management Systems (DBMS) administrator is responsible for creating and maintaining databases. Several departments have asked him to develop a process to keep track of all the data they document. In the past, they have had problems creating a system that modeled well and supported end-user access. The database administrator must create a way to track all the data in the organization.
What steps should the DBMS administrator take to ensure the information is organized and stored for easy access?
Explain your steps.
Using the Discussion Board Rubric uploaded for the specific grading criteria, develop an initial response to the following:
Define the applications and processes of chargemaster management and make up a scenario where codes from the chargemaster would be used.
Physician Query Assignment
Please pick one of these scenarios below and write a physician query. For examples on how to write a physician query please see AHIMA article at: http://journal.ahima.org/2013/02/01/physician-query-examples/
Scenario #1
A patient is admitted for a right hip fracture. The H&P notes that the patient has a history of chronic congestive heart failure. A recent echocardiogram showed left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) of 25%. The patient’s home medications include metoprolol XL, lisinopril, and Lasix.
Scenario #2
A patient is admitted with chest pain radiating through to his middle back. The provider orders multiple tests to rule out cardiac diagnoses which are all ruled out. On day 2 of the stay, the provider orders the head of the bed to be raised, no coffee or fatty foods, and a 20 mg dose of omeprazole daily. On day 4, the patients symptoms subside and he is discharged home. There is no diagnosis documented by the provider.
Scenario #3
Patient is admitted with pneumonia. The admitting H&P exam reveals WBC of 14,000; a respiratory rate of 24; a temperature of 102 F; heart rate of 120; hypotension; and altered mental status. The patient is administered an IV antibiotic and IV fluid resuscitation.
Scenario #4
In the impression of the pathology report ovarian cancer is documented; however, only ovarian mass is documented in the final discharge statement by the provider.
Using the Discussion Board Rubric attached for grading criteria, develop an initial response to the following:
Using information from Chapters 6 and 16 in Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach 6th edition textbook and individual research, please answer the following:
1. Can computer assisted coding (CAC) be helpful to outpatient coders?
2. CAC is a supporting technology that has reached an exciting stage of development. It holds a great deal of promise for assisting in further automation of the coding process. Although the technology holds great promise, it also faces a huge challenge because of the complexity and variability of human speech. However, promising new CAC products are beginning to emerge in certain medical arenas, such as emergency medicine and radiology. Facilities that have begun to implement CAC report what type of benefits? Please identify and explain in detail 3 benefits.
The focus of data governance programs, in some capacity, is enterprise-wide data quality standards and processes. If you were a manager focusing on master data:
Would you likely meet enterprise-level initiatives?
Why or why not?
In 5 paragraphs answer:
1. why is patient registraion a critical part of the revenue cycle?
2. what are the consequences if mistakes are made during patient registration?