Module 1 - Part1 (1)

Dr. Sathish Kumar .
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Course Code : CHI1001 Senior Assistant Professor,
School of Computing Science and Engineering,
Course Type : LT VIT Bhopal University,
Kothrikalan, Sehore.
Credits :3
Overview of Health Informatics
Learning Objective, Introduction, HealthCare Data, Information and Knowledge
Healthcare Data Analytics

Electronic health Records
Data Standards and Medical coding

Data Standards and Medical coding, Health information privacy and security
Mobile Technology
Health Informatics Ethics
Health Informatics Ethics

Telemedicine
What is Health Informatics?
Health Informatics is an information science that is concerned with the management of
healthcare data and information using a variety of technologies. The primary goal of health
informatics is to facilitate the collection, storage, retrieval, and exchange of health information in a
secure and standardized manner.
Key components and areas:
 Electronic Health Records (EHR)

 Health Information Exchange (HIE)
 Telemedicine and Telehealth
 Health Data Analytics
 Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
 Health Informatics Standards
 Public Health Informatics
Module I - Overview
1. Health Informatics
2. HealthCare Data
3. Information and Knowledge
1. Learning Objectives
• Understanding Healthcare Systems: Understanding of healthcare delivery systems,

including organizational structures, processes, and workflows in hospitals, clinics, and other
healthcare settings.
• Information Technology in Healthcare: Learn about the various technologies used in

healthcare, such as electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchange (HIE)
systems, telemedicine, and mobile health applications.
• Data Management and Analysis: Develop skills in data collection, storage, retrieval, and
analysis, with a focus on healthcare data. Learn to work with medical terminologies, coding
systems, and healthcare standards.
Learning Objectives: - Cont…
• Healthcare Privacy and Security: Understand the importance of patient privacy and security in
healthcare settings, including compliance with regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act).
• Healthcare Decision Support: Explore how health informatics tools and systems can be used to
aid clinical decision-making, promote evidence-based practices, and improve patient outcomes.
• Health Informatics Policy and Governance: Study the legal and ethical aspects of health
informatics, including policy development, data governance, and ethical use of healthcare data.
• Health Informatics Research Methods: Familiarize yourself with research methodologies used in
health informatics, including study design, data collection, and data analysis techniques.
1. Introduction
 Health informatics emerged as a new field of study in the 1950s-1960s timeframe.
 It has recently gained recognition as a crucial component of modern healthcare systems.
 The field's growth was catalyzed by multiple challenges facing medicine today.
Challenges Driving Health Informatics Growth
• The exponential increase in medical knowledge and patient data necessitated new approaches to
managing information.
• Advances in understanding human health have led to a greater number of treatments and interventions,
resulting in more data to handle.
Volume and Rapid Change
• The exponential growth in healthcare data poses challenges in data management and analysis.
• Rapidly changing technologies add complexity to the process of integrating new tools into healthcare
workflows.
Technology as an Enabler
• HI helps manage the vast volume of medical knowledge and patient data efficiently.
• Technology facilitates seamless information exchange among healthcare providers, enhancing patient care
and safety.
• The advent of the internet, high-speed computers, voice recognition, wireless, and mobile technology has
provided healthcare professionals with powerful tools.
• However, technology is advancing faster than healthcare professionals can assimilate it into their medical
practice.
Accessibility and Efficiency
• Health informatics enables remote access to patient data and medical resources.
• The integration of technology streamlines healthcare workflows, leading to improved efficiency and reduced
errors.
Clinician Needs
• Healthcare professionals need tools that can help them manage meaningful data, which can be translated
into valuable information for decision-making.
• The current ways of managing information are ineffective, leading to challenges in delivering optimal patient
care.
The Future of Health Informatics

• Advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interoperability will further enhance the field's
capabilities.
• As technology evolves, health informatics will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine and patient
outcomes.
Importance of Informatics Education
• Ongoing informatics education is crucial for all healthcare workers to stay updated with the latest
technologies and data management practices.
• Continuous learning empowers healthcare professionals to leverage technology effectively and improve
patient outcomes.
Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom Hierarchy
Health Data:
• Health data refers to raw and unorganized facts or statistics
related to health and healthcare.
• It can be in the form of numbers, text, images, or any other
format.
• Health data can be collected from various sources,
including medical records, patient surveys, wearable
devices, laboratory tests, and health monitoring systems.
Health Information:
• Health information is the processed and organized form of health data.
• It involves structuring and categorizing data to give it meaning and context.
• Health information helps in understanding the relationships between different data points, identifying patterns,
and drawing meaningful conclusions.
Health Knowledge:
• Health knowledge is often derived from scientific research, clinical studies, and evidence-based practices.
• This knowledge empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions, diagnose illnesses, and
develop appropriate treatment plans.
Health Wisdom:
• Health wisdom is the highest level of understanding in this progression.
• It involves the application of health knowledge in real-life situations to make sound and wise decisions
regarding health and well-being.
• Wisdom includes elements of experience, critical thinking, and ethical considerations.
• Healthcare providers with wisdom can apply their knowledge and expertise to complex situations, considering
individual patient needs, preferences, and values.
Example:
• A government health agency collects data from hospitals, clinics, and testing centers about the number of
COVID-19 cases reported daily, along with details on age, gender, and location.
• The health agency compiles the daily COVID-19 case counts, calculates infection rates for different
regions, and creates graphs and charts to visualize the data trends.
• The health agency's data analysts study the COVID-19 trends and identify that certain regions are
experiencing a rapid increase in cases due to low vaccination rates and lack of adherence to preventive
measures.
• Based on the analysis, the health agency develops targeted public health campaigns to increase vaccine
awareness and encourage people in high-risk regions to follow safety protocols. They also collaborate
with local authorities to allocate resources and implement containment measures in the affected areas.
Levels of data

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Dr. Sathish Kumar .

Healthcare Data Analytics

Data Standards and Medical coding

Health Informatics Ethics

Key components and areas:

 Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Understanding Healthcare Systems: Understanding of healthcare delivery systems,

• Information Technology in Healthcare: Learn about the various technologies used in

Challenges Driving Health Informatics Growth

Volume and Rapid Change

Accessibility and Efficiency

The Future of Health Informatics

Importance of Informatics Education

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