BHA FPX 4106 assessment 1 Information Collection : Cancer

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Capella University

BHA-FPX4106 Introduction to Managing Health Care Information

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Introduction

Enhancing patient satisfaction and the quality of healthcare provision remains a consistent objective for all healthcare facilities. Patient contentment holds equal importance to the quality of care provided, especially among cancer patients who endure not only the illness itself but also heightened levels of psychological distress, stress, uncertainty, and fear (Mahapatra, Nayak, & Pati, 2016). As someone who has personally witnessed the impact of cancer through the loss of a loved one, my focus lies in assessing the quality of care received by cancer patients and its impacts on both patients and their families during treatment.

Information Collection

For the review of data, I aim to encompass both sexes to discern potential disparities in care quality based on patient gender. Additionally, I intend to focus on individuals aged between 30 to 60 years to evaluate its effects on a demographic likely to have young dependents. This emphasis will provide insights into how care quality varies across genders within this middle-age range. By examining data from various sources including my medical office, hospital admission records, and oncology departments, we can pinpoint areas requiring improvement within our physician group.

The data will span the past four to six months to ensure relevance and specificity, facilitating timely adjustments to enhance care quality. Documentations such as medical histories, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries will be scrutinized to determine cancer type, prognosis, treatment plans, patient condition post-discharge, and adequacy of discharge planning (Mahapatra, Nayak, & Pati, 2016).

Information Life Cycle

Ensuring the collection, security, and management of data is paramount. Information retrieved from patient charts will be securely handled, adhering to patient privacy regulations (Oachs & Watters, 2020A). Access to this sensitive information will be limited to authorized personnel, including myself as the office manager, and relevant team members. Engaging Health Information Management (HIM) professionals will further ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards (Oachs & Watters, 2020B). Data security measures will include password-protected access, compliance with state licensure regulations, and utilization of Health Information Exchange (HIE) for interdepartmental data retrieval (Oachs & Watters, 2020A).

Legal Considerations

Compliance with legal standards such as the Privacy Rule and Security Rule under HIPAA is imperative. These regulations govern the use and protection of Protected Health Information (PHI), ensuring patient privacy and data security (Oachs & Watters, 2020C). Obtaining patient consent and implementing strict access controls will ensure compliance with these regulations, safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy (Abouelmehdi, Beni-Hessane, & Khaloufi, 2018).

BHA FPX 4106 assessment 1 Information Collection : Cancer

Conclusion

Through thorough data collection and evaluation of care quality for cancer patients, we can identify areas for enhancement, thereby improving future care standards. Data will be handled in a secure environment with restricted access to uphold patient privacy and confidentiality. Adherence to regulatory standards, including obtaining patient consent and proper data disposal, will ensure compliance with HIPAA, safeguarding patient PHI (Mahapatra, Nayak, & Pati, 2016).

References

Abouelmehdi, K., Beni-Hessane, A., & Khaloufi, H. (2018). Big healthcare data: preserving security and privacy. Journal of Big Data, 5(1), 1-18.

Mahapatra, S., Nayak, S., & Pati, S. (2016). Quality of care in cancer: An exploration of patient perspectives. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 5(2), 338-342. DOI: 10.4103/2249-4863.192349.

BHA FPX 4106 assessment 1 Information Collection : Cancer

Oachs, P. K., & Watters, A. L. (2020A). Chapter 4, “Health Record Content and Documentation.” Health information management: Concepts, principles, and practice (6th ed.). AHIMA Press.

Oachs, P. K., & Watters, A. L. (2020B). Chapter 6, “Data Management.” Health information management: Concepts, principles, and practice (6th ed.). AHIMA Press.

Oachs, P. K., & Watters, A. L. (2020C). Chapter 11, “Data Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security.” Health information management: Concepts, principles, and practice (6th ed.). AHIMA Press.