MHA FPX 5068 Assessment 3 Informatics Infrastructure MHA-FPX 5068 Leadership, Management and Meaningful Use of Health Care Technology Informatics Infrastructure Specific Analytical Tools for Evaluating Health Informatics Systems

Robust health systems are essential for achieving improved health outcomes, and effective health information systems (HIS) serve as the foundation of these strong health systems (Health Information Systems, 2020). A well-functioning HIS ensures that relevant information reaches decision-makers in a timely manner, facilitating informed choices across various areas, from individual patient care to national budget allocations.

Strengthening the collection, analysis, and utilization of routine health data is vital. In less developed countries, this involves establishing systems where none currently exist, while in more mature country programs, the focus shifts to sustaining these systems with minimal external assistance (Health Information Systems, 2020).

Enhancing the capacity to manage HIS is crucial. Less mature programs may need support in developing management strategies or taking on greater leadership responsibilities, while mature programs should demonstrate strong leadership within the health ministry or relevant authorities, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders (Health Information Systems, 2020).

Building capacity for rigorous evaluation is essential. Collaborative efforts should focus on countries that lack demand for reliable data or depend on external experts for data generation, aiming to transition towards domestic research institutions that can meet government data requirements. Indicators of mature capacity include a national evaluation framework, a community of data experts, and government officials advocating for data collection and utilization (Health Information Systems, 2020).

Management and Leadership Best Practices Ensuring the Analytical Tools

Organization Strategic Alignment

Strategic alignment involves synchronizing business strategies with organizational culture. This approach requires management to adapt and align its vision with leadership goals, ensuring consistency between tasks and their execution within the organization (Richards-Gustafson, 2016).

Developing a Supportive Culture

Creating a supportive culture involves defining the competencies of resources by evaluating equipment, staff, and processes, thereby addressing new challenges. The involvement of senior management from the outset is crucial to secure the necessary resources for employee and organizational success.

Modifying Factors Affecting Organizational Strategies Alignment

Understanding stakeholders, particularly customers, through marketing research is essential for successful alignment. Utilizing critical path analysis aids in developing project management timelines and predicting the time required for implementing change.

Aligning Management

Establishing a performance and cultural management focus requires leaders to identify and agree upon objectives during strategic change. Recognizing the reasons for internal resistance to organizational alignment is vital for effective change management.

Best Practices for How Management Communicates Its Strategic Plans and Goals

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Transparent communication of the organization’s core purpose is essential. Various communication channels, such as newsletters, emails, meetings, and posters, should be utilized to ensure stakeholders understand the organization’s value proposition.

Actively Involve Stakeholders

Involving representatives from stakeholder groups in strategic planning discussions promotes inclusivity. Departmental meetings provide opportunities to gather input on plans and their outcomes, helping employees differentiate between strategic initiatives and daily tasks.

The Impact of Relevant Ethical Business Principles and Industry Best Practices on the Use of Health Care Information Technology

Health Information Management (HIM) professionals have ethical obligations that include safeguarding privacy, appropriately disclosing information, and maintaining the integrity of health information systems (AHIMA Code of Ethics, n.d.). Acting with integrity, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring a supportive working environment are of utmost importance.

Ensuring HIM System Evaluation Strategy Meets Merit-Based Incentive Program Guidelines

Evaluation strategies for HIM systems must comply with Merit-Based Incentive Program guidelines, taking into account factors such as Medicare Part B charges and patient encounters (How MACRA Changes HIM, n.d.). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses claims data to determine clinician eligibility, emphasizing adherence to program criteria.

References

AHIMA Code of Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://bok.ahima.org/doc?oid=105098#.XqgkdVdKgdU