Overview

The development of clinical computing systems is a rapidly growing priority area of health information technology, spurred in large measure by robust funding at the federal and state levels. It is widely recognized as one of the key components for reducing costs and improving the quality of care. At the same time as more and more hospitals and clinics are installing clinical computing systems, major issues related to design, operations, and infrastructure remain to be resolved. This book tackles these critical topics, including system selection, configuration, installation, user support, interface engines, and long-term operation. It also familiarizes the reader with regulatory requirements, budgetary issues, and other aspects of this new electronic age of healthcare delivery.It begins with an introduction to clinical computing and definition of key terminology. The next several chapters talk about system architecture and interface design, followed by detailed discussion of all aspects of operations. Attention is then given to the realities of leadership, planning, oversight, budgeting, and employee recruitment. This invaluable resource includes a special section that talks about career development for students and others interested in entering the field.

Full Product Details

Author:   Thomas Payne (University of Washington, Seattle, USA) ,  Thomas Payne (University of Washington, Seattle, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9780123740021

ISBN 10:   0123740029
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   12 May 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780124202177
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

I. Introduction and Overview 1. Clinical Computing Systems within a Medical Center (Thomas Payne) II. Design of Clinical Computing Systems 2. Architecture of Clinical Computing Systems (Jim Hoath) 3. Creating and Supporting Interfaces (Jim Hoath) 4. Infrastructure and Security (David Chou / Ira Kalet) III. Operations and Support 5. Planning to Avoid Problems (Wendy Giles) 6. Implementation and Pace Rollout (Wendy Giles) 7. Troubleshooting: What Can Go Wrong and How to Fix It (Jamie Trigg) 8. Working with the User Community (Jamie Trigg and Thomas Payne) IV. Regulatory, Legal, and Organizational Issues 9. Health Information Regulation and the Electronic Medical Record (Jacquie Zehner) 10. Legal Issues (Sally Beahan) 11. Infrastructure and Security (David Chou / Ira Kalet) 12. Working with Organizational Leadership (James Fine) 13. Financial Issues (James Fine) 14. Careers in Health Care Computing (David Masuda)

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