Question 1

In an HIS implementation, what matters is the new system design, not the beginning point of how the organization currently operates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

System evaluation happens once after an implementation and isn't performed continually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The benefits of a milestone payment structure include:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is cheaper for the health care organization to pay. 
B)  It is more predictable. 
C)  It ties payment to actual outcomes for the health care organization. 
A)  It is cheaper for the health care organization to pay. 
B)  It is more predictable. 
C)  It ties payment to actual outcomes for the health care organization. C

Question 4

List the stages of implementation.

Accepted Answer

Kick-Off and Project Implement

Question 5

In planning an HIS project, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Define requirements for the new system 
B)  Use formal governance processes for system selection and capital approval for the project. 
C)  Prepare a 5-year cost spreadsheet estimating capital and operating costs for the project. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Define requirements for the new system 
B)  Use formal governance processes for system selection and capital approval for the project. 
C)  Prepare a 5-year cost spreadsheet estimating capital and operating costs for the project. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

A gradual approach to implementing new functionality, beginning with a basic set, then adding more advanced functionality after users have had a chance to adjust to the new system is a good idea because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Users can get new ideas for advanced functionality once they have a chance to use the basics of the new system. 
B)  This approach allows for an iterative approach to be taken to fix issues and make improvements to the new system. 
C)  It sets in motion "the journey" of continuous improvement and process redesign using the new system. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Users can get new ideas for advanced functionality once they have a chance to use the basics of the new system. 
B)  This approach allows for an iterative approach to be taken to fix issues and make improvements to the new system. 
C)  It sets in motion "the journey" of continuous improvement and process redesign using the new system. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

The section committee for the software vendor should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) 
B)  Information Technology Personnel. 
C)  Personnel with implementation expertise. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) 
B)  Information Technology Personnel. 
C)  Personnel with implementation expertise. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Developing a Master Patient Index, or MPI, occurs in the first of three phases of an HIS strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe a "stakeholder" in the HIS implementation process. How can a CIO or IT leader solicit stakeholders participation in the HIS process. What is that important?

Accepted Answer

A stakeholder is someone who's work will

Question 10

A good place to find people to participate in the HIS process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the health care organization's current staff body 
B)  At consulting agencies. 
C)  Through the software vendor. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Within the health care organization's current staff body 
B)  At consulting agencies. 
C)  Through the software vendor. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

The correct order for HIS launch is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation, Planning, Funding. 
B)  Planning, Funding, Implementation. 
C)  Funding, Planning, Implementation. 
A)  Implementation, Planning, Funding. 
B)  Planning, Funding, Implementation. 
C)  Funding, Planning, Implementation.

Question 12

Time and resources spent planning save the institution money and time in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

End-user functionality is the most important thing to consider when selecting new HIS software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 2012, ____ of hospitals were participating in HIE.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50%

Question 15

The rates of adoption for basic EHRs and comprehensive EHRs are essentially the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 2012, the rates of adoption of basic EHRs amongst hospitals was:

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  44% 
C)  64% 
D)  71% 
A)  25% 
B)  44% 
C)  64% 
D)  71%

Question 17

A comprehensive EHR includes all the functionalities of a basic EHR as well as an additional 14 functionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

SWOT is used to describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  The organization's current state, through Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. 
B)  An emergency medical team's HIS platform. 
C)  Vector control's tactics to lower the rate of fly infestation. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The organization's current state, through Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. 
B)  An emergency medical team's HIS platform. 
C)  Vector control's tactics to lower the rate of fly infestation. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

A detailed contract with a software vendor is of little importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Faulty systems result in faulty data and practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In an HIS implementation, what matters is the new system design, not the beginning point of how the organization currently operates.

System evaluation happens once after an implementation and isn't performed continually.

The benefits of a milestone payment structure include:

List the stages of implementation.

In planning an HIS project, it is important to:

A gradual approach to implementing new functionality, beginning with a basic set, then adding more advanced functionality after users have had a chance to adjust to the new system is a good idea because:

The section committee for the software vendor should include:

Developing a Master Patient Index, or MPI, occurs in the first of three phases of an HIS strategic plan.

Describe a "stakeholder" in the HIS implementation process. How can a CIO or IT leader solicit stakeholders participation in the HIS process. What is that important?

A good place to find people to participate in the HIS process is:

The correct order for HIS launch is:

Time and resources spent planning save the institution money and time in the long run.

End-user functionality is the most important thing to consider when selecting new HIS software.

In 2012, ____ of hospitals were participating in HIE.

The rates of adoption for basic EHRs and comprehensive EHRs are essentially the same.

In 2012, the rates of adoption of basic EHRs amongst hospitals was:

A comprehensive EHR includes all the functionalities of a basic EHR as well as an additional 14 functionalities.

SWOT is used to describe:

A detailed contract with a software vendor is of little importance.

Faulty systems result in faulty data and practices.

Alignment: His Technology and Current Challenges in Health Care

HIS Scope, Definition Conceptual Model

HIS Strategic Planning

HIS Application Systems and Technology

Managing His and Technology Services

Leadership and Adoption of His and Technology

Understanding Health Informatics

Health Care Data

Business and Clinical Intelligence BICI

HIS and Research, Policy, and Public Health

What Lies Beyond the Current State of HIS Technology

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Exam 6: Implementation

In an HIS implementation, what matters is the new system design, not the beginning point of how the organization currently operates.

System evaluation happens once after an implementation and isn't performed continually.

The benefits of a milestone payment structure include:

List the stages of implementation.

In planning an HIS project, it is important to:

A gradual approach to implementing new functionality, beginning with a basic set, then adding more advanced functionality after users have had a chance to adjust to the new system is a good idea because:

The section committee for the software vendor should include:

Developing a Master Patient Index, or MPI, occurs in the first of three phases of an HIS strategic plan.

Describe a "stakeholder" in the HIS implementation process. How can a CIO or IT leader solicit stakeholders participation in the HIS process. What is that important?

A good place to find people to participate in the HIS process is:

The correct order for HIS launch is:

Time and resources spent planning save the institution money and time in the long run.

End-user functionality is the most important thing to consider when selecting new HIS software.

In 2012, ____ of hospitals were participating in HIE.

The rates of adoption for basic EHRs and comprehensive EHRs are essentially the same.

In 2012, the rates of adoption of basic EHRs amongst hospitals was:

A comprehensive EHR includes all the functionalities of a basic EHR as well as an additional 14 functionalities.

SWOT is used to describe:

A detailed contract with a software vendor is of little importance.

Faulty systems result in faulty data and practices.

Alignment: His Technology and Current Challenges in Health Care

HIS Scope, Definition Conceptual Model

HIS Strategic Planning

HIS Application Systems and Technology

Managing His and Technology Services

Leadership and Adoption of His and Technology

Understanding Health Informatics

Health Care Data

Business and Clinical Intelligence BICI

HIS and Research, Policy, and Public Health

What Lies Beyond the Current State of HIS Technology

Filters