MH0053-Hospital & Healthcare Information Management

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
MH0053-Hospital & Healthcare Information Management
(Book ID: B1214)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question carries
10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. Discuss the steps in developing Health Management Information system as per World
Health Organization.
Answer. Brief description of all the steps in developing Health Management Information
System:
Steps in Developing Health Management Information System as per World Health Organization
Step 1: Review the existing system
Principle
Q2. Define Hospital Information System. Explain the categories of Information system in
hospital.
Answer. Definition:
Hospital Information System is defined as an open system, which attempts to integrate and
communicate the outside and inside flow of information within a hospital and provide the
functions common for all applications.
Q3. Define E-health. Discuss the advantages and challenges in E-health.
Answer. Definition:
E-health is defined as the use of communication and information technology in the field of
medicine. Transfer of medical records or other related data takes place through electronic
processes. It also enables two professionals at different geographical locations to interact with
each other. E-health is a relatively new term introduced in medical science. The concept of Ehealth is supported by electronic and communication technology.
Q4. Describe the process of audit. Add a note on types of audit.
Answer. Describing the steps in the audit process:
The process of audit involves the following steps:
1. Recognize Problem or Issue
In this phase, the issue to be audited is chosen. It also involves evaluating adherence to healthcare
procedures that have shown best results for patients. Selection on a topic for audit is dependent
on the following factors:
• Where national standards and strategies are present. There is proof of effective medical practice
• Where issues encountered in health practice
Q5. Discuss the components of quality assurance in health care.
Answer. Mentioning the various components of quality assurance in healthcare:
The main four components of Quality Assurance (QA) include
1. Quality assessment
2. Utilization Management
3. Credentialing
Q6. Discuss the threats to healthcare information.
Answer. Mentioning the various categories of threat:
The threats to the healthcare information system can be classified into two main categories
• Internal threat
• External threat
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