Question

This assignment has you researching 2 specific databases (not EMR or EHR generic, but 2 actual specific databases). The most missed part of this assignment is the in-text citations in addition to your References (remember, for every reference you must have an in-text citation as well). References are required to give credit as to where you are getting your information from, but each Reference must have at least one in-text citation showing where you used that reference. If you are struggling to find a database you use, they are all around you. What do you use that requires a password to log in? Whatever you think of….it’s a database!

Many health care organizations and other businesses use database software to manage the flow of information and make important decisions.

This assignment requires Level 2 Writing Guidelines.

Assume you have been asked to serve on a project team for end-users of database software. Your current employer or a fictitious local medical office wants to use an electronic method to store demographic information (person’s name, address, contact information, insurance information, etc) as well as personal health history (clinical diagnosis, tests results, appointment notes, etc). This software needs to be accessible by all employees in the office. Research various database applications used in health care settings. Prepare a 1-2 page report to:

1.     Identify all of the types of information you would need related to patients (e.g. address, insurance information, test results, etc.)

2.     Research various health care database applications currently available. Select two to compare that may satisfy the medical office’s information management needs.

·         Describe how the two databases work and why they are used.

·         Your comparison should end with your assessment of which would work better for your facility.

At the end of your paper, provide complete references of all sources of information used in your paper.

Answer 1

Types of information in database:

• all records of Stringent and timely checks on patients coming, medicines and treatment given
• Comments/ Prescriptions/ Recommendations given by doctor’s for all patients
• any record if doctor’s have gone via patients’ previous medical history, if any
• checklist completed by nurses for patient’s timely medicine and other healthcare activities, as directed by respective doctors
• Cross Check records with doctors if nurses are following their recommendations
• Record on above factors with patients, if they are given timely and complete treatment for any other inconvenience/ issues faced
• data security of all patients’ healthcare records within the organization, to avoid any legal issues on later stage
• sufficient medical inventory is present with hospital administration to serve patients in routine and emergency situations
• all emergency facilities checks if are working and stand by
• facility and hygiene maintenance checks
• respective certifications required with hospital and healthcare compliances

Comparison of Healthcare database applications:

Features/application	Insta HMS	SoftClinic
user	single & multi-centre clinics, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories	Physicians, Clinics, Hospital, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Professionals
User size	2 - 1000+	1 - 1000+
Free Trial	Yes	Yes
Free Version	No	No
Support	24 hrs	Business hours
Mode	Online	Online
Features available	Appointment Management Bed Management Billing & Invoicing Claims Management In-Patient Management Inventory Management Out-Patient Management Patient Records Management Physician Management Policy Management Revenue Management	Appointment Management Billing & Invoicing Claims Management In-Patient Management Inventory Management Patient Records Management Physician Management Revenue Management