Question

List and explain 3 driving forces behind Health Informatics (The reasons why HIT is being implemented in Healthcare). Define the strategies or technologies put in place to mitigate the driving force. . TTTT Paragraph : Arial * DOQE O fx Mashups. 16 © ® : 3 (121) TT, .E.T. --- 25

Answer 1

Ans) Health informatics is the practice of acquiring, studying and managing health data and applying medical concepts in conjunction with health information technology systems to help clinicians provide better healthcare.

- Though driving forces to implement health informatics are compelling, resistance to change, inadequate planning skills, and lack of resources inhibit incorporation of health informatics. Organizations with limited funds and seasoned staff resist changing and updating technology. Finding experienced informatics specialist and adequate funds are necessary to defeat restraining forces. Some say, “If it is not broken, then don’t fix it.”

- The fear of the unknown prevents organizations from moving forward with electronic records; therefore, plans to overcome resistance of new systems must be executed

Health informatics is important in healthcare as it makes the necessary coordination possible. The most important way in which informatics is changing health care is in improved outcomes. Electronic medical records result in higher quality care and safer care as coordinated teams provide better diagnoses and decrease the chance for errors.