I’m working on a writing discussion question and need support to help me understand better.HI, if you could answer to each DQ replies with 150-200 words each. thank you Hanna:As an entry level health information technology progressional, one of the most important skills needed is the ability to be a problem-solver to any problems that may arise in the day-to-day activities.
Since we work with different disciplinaries in a hospital, it’s imperative that the new hire has the ability to compromise and is flexible to be able to accomodate the needs of all the disciplines. Another important skill needed is programming knowledge which is not a requirement for Health Informatics Progessional but is an advantage over competitors if they are able to navigate programs such as Java, C, Python and SQL that may be useful in the workplace depending on the position.
Another skill that is also very important for the employee is data analysis because it’s apparent that every industry relies on data and it’s vital that these professionals are able to collect, organize and interpret the data available to them. Some of the improvements needed for an organization especially with employees that have been there for long time face the danger of getting stuck in their ways.
It’s always a challenge when new employees join the team with a new way of doing things, they usually face some resistance from colleagues. Our organizations suffers from this also and it’s important for the organization to encourage innovation for all employees to be more efficient and stay up-to-date with new technologies.
A strong suit for my organization is that the technical professionals are active listeners and have stellar communications skills which is very important for tech teams to gather feedback and make changes in the system as it best fits the organization. I have noted on multiple occasions that the teams at our organization excel in this specific skill.
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Adaptation: Refocusing on the Journey to Successful HIT Implementation. JMIR Medical Informatics, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.2196/medinform.7476Cassandra:The skill set needed would be dependent on the job and expectations of the position. With most positions, however, finding someone with the ability to function independently without constant instruction is important in building a team.
The ability to analyze data sets and determine performance / process improvement options while having some understanding or experience in implementing PI projects is also desirable as so much changes in health care. Understanding the position and ensuring the applicant has experience or the ability to quickly learn the applications used may be an important part of applicant selection.
Our organization has many old, outdated systems as well as difficulty communicating from one building to another (sharing files / data, etc…). While all of our hospitals are now on the same electronic health record, there are still many applications that differ across the system and many issues with moving from one location to another seamlessly.
ReferencesWager, K. A., Lee, F. W., & Glaser, J. P. (2017). Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management (4th ed.). San Franscisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved from https://viewer.gcu.edu/CR3eQMMiriam:An Information Technology Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining an organization’s technology infrastructure.
Therefore, as a health information technology manager some vital technical skill sets, I would seek in a new hire are strong communication skills and technical skills. When working in a team environment, the value of communication skills is about more than simply representing your own knowledge well. Listening closely to the contributions of others is also necessary for process improvement in health informatics, especially in a team-based setting. Communication skills are very important in the health care system because medical professionals need to be able to communicate with information technology managers.
Medical professionals use technology to provide quality care to patients which includes using Electronic Health Records. It is important that medical professionals and medical professionals have communication in order to provide patients with quality care. The main focus is inputting and retrieving data to and from the EHR, the new hire should be proficient in the protocols, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends around the management of electronic health records.
“The challenge for educational institutions is now to work with employers to meet those needs in a constantly changing, evolutionary field” (Fenton, Gongora-Ferraez & Joost 2012). Also, it is essential for the new hire to have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Projects often require teamwork in which empathy and conflict resolution skills are needed as well as the ability to find solutions for challenges involving sharing data and improving critical IT Processes.
Some of the improvements needed for an organization include paying 3-4 hours of training in order for them to not overwork, but to learn and have more knowledge about new systems. Information technology managers need to be active listeners and have communication skills which are very important for tech teams to gather feedback and make changes in the system as it best fits the organization.
References: Fenton, S. H., Gongora-Ferraez, M. J., & Joost, E. (2012). Health information technology knowledge and skills needed by HIT employers. Applied clinical informatics, 3(4), 448–461. https://doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2012-09-RA-0035
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