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3 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.4 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.5 Information Management Storing and manipulating data into useful formats –Database –Record –Fields –File

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 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.7 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.8 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.9 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.10 Diagnostics Diagnostic imaging Fiber optics Patient questionnaires Expert systems

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.11 Treatment Robots Lasers Three-dimensional models Rehabilitation Pharmaceuticals

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.12 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.13 Research Literature databases Searches Bioinformatics Examples of resources

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

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.15 Communication Networks Internet Using the internet for research Web directories Gateways Search engines

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.16 Communication Evaluating Internet sources Electronic mail Telemedicine Telepharmacies Virtual communities

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.17 Computer Basics Computer hardware –CPU –Peripherals –Caring for hardware Data storage

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.18 Computer Software Software Application program CD-ROM disks

Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.19 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.20 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.21 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.22 Learning More About Computers Take classes Read manuals Do tutorials Explore Read books Research topics on the Web