Question

Explain the differences between data, Information, and a database. Describe the purpose of a database in health care and provide an example of one utilized locally, statewide, and nationally.

Answer 1

Explain the differences between data, Information, and a database.

Data

It's the collection of different information

Information

It is how you understand data or facts in context

Database

It is an organized collection of data that are stored in multiple datasets, that can be stored and accessed electronically from a computer that permits the data to be accessed with an ease, manipulated, and updated.

Describe the purpose of a database in health care and provide an example of one utilized locally, statewide, and nationally.

Purpose

• It collects and secure the data of patients regarding their treatments
• It is used for efficiency in health care
• For future reference
• Exchange of information
• To assess the quality of health care
• To track the usage of health care
• Help with diagnosis, prescription and treatment
• To maintain finance
• The reality is that without a strong database health care systems cannot serve public these days.

Example of locally used database

Costing system

It is a locally used database for managing the financial part of the institution effectively.

Example of a database used state wide

HR (human resources) system

It is used to train and develop staffs of any health care institution, in order to deliver quality services to the community.

Example of a database used nationally

EHR ( electronic health records)

It is used nationally and it's highly popular since it serves as a hub of health care information in a hospital set-up.