Deck 6: Implementation

Question 1

The correct order for HIS launch is:

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In 2012, ____ of hospitals were participating in HIE.

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

Question 6

List the stages of implementation.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

The section committee for the software vendor should include:

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

Question 10

The benefits of a milestone payment structure include:

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.

Question 11

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

Question 12

Faulty systems result in faulty data and practices.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

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 15

SWOT is used to describe:

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 16

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?

Question 17

In planning an HIS project, it is important to:

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 18

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:

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 19

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

Question 20

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