NCM110
NURSING INFORMATICS
Nelson Liwanen Jr., MIT
Guy Nolito Radaza, MITM
INTRODUCTION TO
HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to:
1. Examine different types of health information
systems used in healthcare settings.
2. Evaluate the role of electronic health records
(EHRs) in nursing practice.
3. Analyze the benefits and challenges of
implementing health information systems.
WHAT IS HIS?
Health Information Systems (HIS) refer
to systems designed for the collection,
storage, processing, retrieval, and
dissemination of health information for
effective healthcare delivery.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
1. Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Comprehensive digital records of a patient's
health history, diagnoses, medications,
treatment plans, immunization dates,
allergies, radiology images, and laboratory
test results.
Facilitates real-time, secure, and
standardized information exchange among
healthcare providers.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
2.Hospital Information Systems
(HIS)
Integrated systems that manage various
aspects of hospital operations, including
patient registration, appointment
scheduling, billing, and inventory
management.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
3.Laboratory Information Systems
(LIS)
Systems that manage and track laboratory
data, including test orders, specimen
processing, and results reporting.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
4.Picture Archiving and
Communication Systems (PACS)
Systems for storing, retrieving, presenting,
and sharing medical images, such as X-rays
and CT scans.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
5.Radiology Information Systems
(RIS)
Specialized systems for managing radiology
workflow, including scheduling, billing, and
reporting.
TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
6.Pharmacy Information Systems
Systems that support medication
dispensing, ordering, and inventory
management within healthcare
organizations.
ROLE OF ELECTRONIC
HEALTH RECORDS (EHRS) IN
NURSING PRACTICE
OVERVIEW
EHRs have become a cornerstone of modern
healthcare, significantly impacting nursing
practice.
KEY ROLES IN NURSING
PRACTICE
1. Comprehensive Patient Information
EHRs provide nurses with immediate access to a
patient's complete health record, supporting
holistic and patient-centered care.
2. Care Coordination
Facilitates communication and collaboration
among healthcare providers, ensuring seamless
care transitions and improved coordination.
KEY ROLES IN NURSING
PRACTICE
3. Clinical Decision Support
EHRs offer alerts, reminders, and evidence-based
guidelines, assisting nurses in making informed clinical
decisions.
4. Data Entry and Documentation
EHRs streamline the documentation process, reducing
paperwork and enabling efficient and accurate record-
keeping.
BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
OF IMPLEMENTING HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BENEFITS
1. Improved Patient Care
Timely access to accurate patient
information enhances the quality and safety
of care.
2. Efficiency and Productivity
Streamlined workflows and automation lead
to increased efficiency in healthcare
processes.
BENEFITS
3. Data Accuracy and Standardization
HIS promotes standardized documentation,
reducing errors and ensuring data accuracy.
4. Interoperability
Integration of different systems promotes
seamless data exchange and collaboration
among healthcare providers.
CHALLENGES
1.Financial Investment
Implementing HIS requires a significant upfront
investment in technology, training, and
infrastructure.
2.Resistance to Change
Healthcare professionals may resist transitioning
from paper-based to digital systems, requiring
change management strategies.
CHALLENGES
3. Data Security and Privacy Concerns
Protecting patient information from breaches and
ensuring privacy compliance are ongoing challenges.
4. Interoperability Issues
Achieving interoperability among diverse systems
remains a complex challenge in healthcare.
CONCLUSION
Health Information Systems, particularly EHRs, are
transformative tools in healthcare.
Understanding their types, roles, benefits, and
challenges is crucial for healthcare professionals to
effectively leverage technology for improved patient
outcomes.
