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Computers in Health Care • Computer applications impact every aspect of modern health care • Store huge amounts of information • Calculate and manipulate data quickly and accurately • Enable high-speed communications Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Computer Literacy • Understand what a computer is and what functions it performs • Basic operations to complete professional tasks • Technology impacts human life, including social and ethical issues Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

Information Management • Storing and manipulating data into useful formats – Database – Record

Computerized Databases • Quickly access, sort, and report data in various formats • Multiple access to information • Additions and changes entered easily • Reports generated as needed • Quality improvement is a given Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Creation of Documents • Design their appearance • Edit, spell and grammar check, and correct errors • Share documents • Print and/or send documents • Desktop publishing Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Spreadsheets • • • Electronic spreadsheet Accounting and financial management Computerized billing If…. then scenarios Graphs and charts Need for accuracy Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

Integration of Operations • Patient record maintenance • Appointment scheduling • Insurance coding, billing, and report creation • Advantages – Helps coordinate and eliminates duplication Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9

Diagnostics • • Diagnostic imaging Fiber optics Patient questionnaires Expert systems Copyright © 2007

Treatment • • • Robots Lasers Three-dimensional models Rehabilitation Pharmaceuticals Copyright © 2007 by

Patient Monitoring • Physiological monitoring • Point of care charting • Laptop computers – Home health workers • Track patient recovery Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12

Research • • Literature databases Searches Bioinformatics Examples of resources Copyright © 2007 by

Education • • • Distance education Software subjects Self-paced learning Availability of information Computerized simulations Licensing exams Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14

Communication • • • Networks Internet Using the internet for research Web directories Gateways

Communication • • • Evaluating Internet sources Electronic mail Telemedicine Telepharmacies Virtual communities Copyright

Computer Basics • Computer hardware – CPU – Peripherals – Caring for hardware •

Computer Software • Application program • CD-ROM disks Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar

Using Computers Effectively • • Verify accuracy of data entry Always back up work Stay legal Keep up with advancements Don’t panic Be flexible Avoid injury Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 19

Computer Security • Federal government laws • American Medical Association Guidelines • American Health Information Management Association Guidelines • Practices to improve computer security – Viruses and downloading precautions Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20

The Human Touch • • Feelings of dehumanization What the health care worker can do Behaviors during data entry Addressing patient concerns Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 21