Health Care Information Systems

Quiz #4

Due Date: May 3rd by 5pm

Instructions: Print out this page and answer all ten questions. Feel free to use any notes or texts as reference material for this quiz. I do request that you work independently and derive your own answers. I also do not want answers copied word for word from the text or any other reference. You will be counted off for this. I am relying on your honesty and integrity as FGCU students to ensure this is done. It is also up to you to ensure that I have received the appropriate assignment by the due date.  Technology is not an excuse for a late quiz.  No late quizzes will be accepted.  Thanks and good luck!

Multiple Choice Questions: Please select the choice that most closely answers the
question or fits the statement. Only one answer is correct per question.

  1. This Federal organization requires that a health care facility keep a record of all injuries and illnesses of employees.

    a. JCAHO
    b. HCFA
    c. OSHA
    d. ORYX

  2. Decision Support Systems (DSS) were introduced in the late 1970's due to a need for:

    a. better staffing schedules
    b. integrated community networks
    c. financial data analysis with the introduction of a prospective payment system
    d. cancer treatment plans

  3. A type of network that is established to support the information management and communication requirements of a single managed care organization is called a(n) _____________ .

    a. evolving network
    b. enterprise network
    c. global network
    d. national network

  4. CIOs must be technically competent in IS to be effective in their positions.

    a. true
    b. false

  5. Which of the following is an application for an organization based Intranet?

    a. distributing organizational information to employees
    b. electronic commerce
    c. virtual insurance authorization and claims processing
    d. on-line recruiting of potential employees

  6. When implementing Inter/Intranet technology in a healthcare organization, the most important factor to consider is:

    a. how much it will cost
    b. how it will impact the organization's culture
    c. if it is compatible with already installed technology
    d. if the organization will have appropriate tech support

  7. Which of the following is not a use for DSS as described by Alter in 1976?

    a. to propose decisions to management
    b. to make decisions based on decision algorithms
    c. to perform ad hoc analysis of data
    d. to store patient medical records

  8. The main theme of the article, "Providers Put Faith in the Internet" by John Morrissey is that:

    a. ASPs are one the way out, to be replaced by legacy companies
    b. Every healthcare organization should be using ASPs, but they are too expensive
    c. ASPs can provide improved quality of healthcare services if well planned and managed
    d.Only managed care organizations benefit from ASPs

  9. Training, system testing, and installation are all components of:

    a. system implementation
    b. system design
    c. system maintenance
    d. system analysis

  10. All of the following should be considerations when determining initial staffing requirements of an IS department EXCEPT:

    a. amount of IS budget
    b. amount of outsourcing
    c. amount of in-house development
    d. degree of centralization of computer systems

     Short Answer Questions: Answer the following questions as completely as possible.

  11. A local hospital has categorized their strategic orientation to marketing as being a defender. What does this mean and what type of information is needed to continue this strategy? How can a DSS be used in this situation?
  12. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing Internet technology in a healthcare organization.
  13. Describe the evolution of Community Health Information Networks (CHIN) and their current barriers to implementation.
  14. List and describe the seven steps in the life cycle of IS development.
  15. List and describe the components of an effective decision support system for healthcare organizations.
 

 

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructor has received the paper, regardless of how the paper is being submitted. If the paper is electronically submitted, the student is responsible for checking with the instructor PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE to be certain the correct and current version of the paper has been received in full. The paper may be turned in the following four ways:

1. as an e-mail attachment to kmarino@fgcu.edu

2. fax to FGCU, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at 941-590-7474 to the attention of Karma D. Marino

3. (snail) mail to: Karma D. Marino, FGCU, College of Health Professions, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Ft Myers, Fl. 33965-6565

GOOD LUCK!!

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