FDRHPO Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization

FDRHPOFort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization

Building a Strong North CountryHealthcare System

Careers inHealth Information

Technology

• Liza Darou, RN• Nurse Informaticist - FDRHPO• Registered Nurse

• Pat Fontana, HITPRO IS-IM-SS• Health IT Implementation Specialist - FDRHPO• Health IT Instructor – SUNY Jefferson



Careers inHealth Information Technology

EDUCATIONAL GOALS• Degrees

• Health Informatics – Bachelors/Masters• Computer Science, Health Policies, Clinical Research

• Health Information Management – Bachelors/Masters• Health Information Technology - Associates




• Certification• Health Information Technology

• Requiring an existing Bachelor’s Degree• in Science, Mathematics, or Health Care related

• Requiring • An existing Associate’s Degree• Work experience in IT or Health Care

EDUCATIONAL GOALS




WHAT TYPES OF JOBS?

• Healthcare IT Technician• EMR Consultant• Implementation Specialist• Software Support Specialist• Health IT Trainer• Workflow Redesign Specialist• Data Analyst• Nursing Informatics




WHY CONSIDER HEALTH IT?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate there will be a shortage of about healthcare IT workers during the next several years.

50,000




WHY CONSIDER HEALTH IT?

It is one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.




WHY CONSIDER HEALTH IT?• The industry needs you!

• SUPPLY and DEMAND: • There are Development Programs to train a new workforce of

health IT professionals.• INCENTIVES and OPPORTUNITIES are available NOW, but not

forever.




WHAT IS HEALTH IT ?The application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software that deals with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health care information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision making.

IT’S MORE THAN JUST ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS.




WHAT IS A HEALTH IT PROFESSIONAL ?

A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to support the adoption and implementation of Electronic

Health Records (EHRs).








A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to support the adoption and implementation of

information exchange across health care providers and public health authorities.








A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to analyze workflow processes and redesign.








A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to support the improvement of public health








A health IT professional is someone who is qualified to adopt and implement ways to increase greater patient

involvement in their own healthcare.




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WHY NOW?• Published 1999 by Institute of

Medicine• Up to 98,000 adverse events

per year resulting in unnecessary injuries and deaths.

• Death due to medical errors as 8th leading cause of death

http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=9728




WHY NOW?

• Published in 2001• Lack of information and care

fragmentation called out as leading contributors

• Meaningful use of Health IT will decrease this number




IOM’s SUGGESTIONS for improvement1. Redesigning care processes2. Effective use of Information Technology3. Knowledge and skills management4. The development of effective treatment teams5. The coordination of care across patient conditions,

services, and settings over time6. Use of performance measures/outcomes for continuous

quality improvement and accountability




• Most expensive system in the world• Outcomes are better in other countries• Mortality amenable to health care is poorest in the

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WHAT IS THE HEALTH INFORMAITON EXCHANGE (HIE)?

• People often visit many different physicians, hospitals, specialties, and other health care organizations when getting help with a medical condition.

• With the HIE, your information goes where you go, which helps your “care team” make more informed decisions about your care and treatment with accurate, up to date information.




The HIE is a secure, electronic data repository that gives authorized Hospitals and private Practitioners (Specialists, Urgent Care Facilities, etc.) access to essential patient information such as test and radiology results, lab reports, medication history, referrals, and allergies.




Pharmacies

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Diagnostic Centers

Physicians

Immunization & Child Health

Hospitals

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WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF THE HIE?

• Medical professionals will have access to information they need to treat patients quickly and safely.• Duplicate tests and procedures will be avoided.• Your medical information can speak for you in an emergency.• Quality, safety, and efficiency will help control healthcare costs.• More efficient, patient centered, care coordination.







WHAT ABOUT PATIENT CONSENT? Policy: NYS law requires that Participating Organizations and

Private Practices obtain patient consent before disclosing Protected Health Information (PHI) for non-emergency treatment.

Procedures: Each Participating Organization and Private Practice must obtain and

maintain a written, affirmative Consent before accessing PHI. This consent will cover any Physician practicing under the tax ID of the

Hospital, or the private practice. Patients can withdraw their consent at any time by filling out a Withdrawal

of Consent form. Providers cannot deny treatment on patients willingness to sign a consent.




WHAT IS THE LOCAL IMPACT? Instant access to results from referring facilities. Better coordination of care between primary care providers,

specialists, and Hospitals. A proactive care model rather than reactive. Better educated consumer/patient population. Patient’s access to their own Electronic Health Record. Fort Drum has access to the Virtual Health Record (VHR).




Questions




Thank You

Pat Fontana, HITPRO IS-IM-SSHIT Implementation SpecialistEmail: [email protected]

Liza Darou, RNNurse InformaticistEmail: [email protected]

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