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HI150: Automation of Health Information

HI150-1: Explain the characteristics of a database and the common approaches to storing/retrieving health information.

• Your main post to the discussion should contain about 100-150 words, with no more than 10% quoting, and all sources cited with a reference list in APA style.

Discussion Topic: Data Content and Data Dictionaries

Review the document “Data Content for EHR Documentation” found in your reading list and well as the You Tube™ videos listed under the Unit 2 Reading resources. “Data Content for EHR Documentation”

Web Reading: Review the following web sites for more information on data quality and HIPAA.

Joint Commission. 2012 Core Measures.

The following You Tube ™ videos should be reviewed and accessed for various discussion boards and assignments throughout this course:

Learn Database Terminology

• Relational Database Management System
• Relational Database Concepts
• Data Warehousing
• Healthcare IT Applications of Data Warehousing

• Evaluate the “Sample Data Dictionary” located in the article including all of the elements and definitions for each “data element”.
• Differentiate which data elements are “text” versus “a date”? What is the difference in the format?
• Recommend your own “data element” to add to the Sample Data Dictionary and complete the description indicators as provided in the table (Data Element, Variables, Descriptions, Data Type, and Format).
• Can your data element have multiple definitions or formats? Is that acceptable? Why or why not?
• You may wish to conduct additional research on data dictionaries including reviewing the provided resources and videos in this course.
• Attempt to limit duplication of postings by reviewing student posts already provided.
• Secondary posts back to fellow classmates should include your agreement and rational regarding the information provided in the student’s post.

SC131: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Have you ever considered reaching for an energy drink to stay awake during those long sleepless nights while studying or putting the final touches on your assignment? You may want to think twice before doing so! According to the Journal of American Heart Association, energy drinks may give you more than just a boost.

• Use your textbook readings and other reliable resources to research these topics in further detail. Then, in your main post, answer the following discussion topics:
  1. Are energy drinks a safe choice? Why or why not?
  2. What are the known effects that energy drinks have on the heart? On the body?
  3. Explain how cardiac output (CO) is affected by the overconsumption of energy drinks.
  4. Have there been deaths reported due to energy drink consumption? If so, provide the information you found during your research.
  5. What information would you provide to a friend and family member to deter them from ingesting energy drinks?
  6. If you have ever had an energy drink, will you continue to drink them following your research? Why or why not?