Informatics and Population Health

Public Health Core Science

A public health department is collecting data regarding how many people participate in childhood vaccination programs every year. This data collection is part of which public health core science? Select all that apply.

Public Health Approach Components

Place the four components of the public health approach in the correct order.

eHealth Technologies and Public Health

In what ways do electronic health (eHealth) technologies promote public health?

Decision-making

A public health system in a remote area needs to decide about how to educate the public about food safety. What would be the best informatics to use?

Public Health Approach

A public health department examines past disaster relief data to plan for upcoming hurricane response. Which part of the public health approach is this?

Social Media and Public Health

How does social media contribute to public health in response to mass disasters?

eHealth

Which of the following is an example of a client using electronic health (eHealth)?

The Public Health Approach and Beliefs

Ms. Anderson is at the clinic for her annual influenza vaccine. Before she receives the vaccine, she is asked to fill out a form about her beliefs about vaccines. Which component of the public health approach is this?

The Public Health Approach and Decisions

Shasta county in California has just been devastated by wildfires. The Shasta Public Health Department asks a neighboring county how they responded to the fires that occurred there last year to hopefully gain insight on what resources worked. Which component of the public health approach is this?

Benefits of Digital Data Collection

Prior to 2004, surveillance was done by paper, e-mail, or fax. Today it is mainly digital. What is a benefit of digital data collection? Select all that apply.

Data Surveillance

The public health department is conducting data surveillance regarding influenza. Which of the following data would be included in surveillance?

Electronic Health Records

In what ways do client portals promote public health?

eHealth Technologies

Carol is an elderly woman who lives in a rural area over 45 minutes away from health care. How can electronic health (eHealth) technologies help her with her diabetes?

Technology and Delivery of Healthcare

Delivery Factors

A client wants to have a telehealth session, but his home computer does not work. He decides to go to the local library where there are computers available for public use. What factors should the client be aware of? Select all that apply.

Support for Implementation

A new electronic medical record system is being selected at a hospital. What is the best approach to increase support for implementation from the staff?

Barriers

Areas of Ecuador have limited healthcare technologies. What is a common barrier for technology adoption by a government?

Connect2HealthFCC Kentucky Data

According to the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links between health and broadband availability, Kentucky has one of the highest rates for preventable hospitalizations at 75.6 per 1,000 and average sick days of 4.5 days per month. 40.7% live rural yet over 80% have broadband access. What are some possible reasons for the high rates? Select all that apply.

Connect2HealthFCC Montana and Wyoming Data

The following data is from the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links between health and broadband availability. Compare the data between Montana and Wyoming and answer the question.

What healthcare delivery intervention could most benefit Wyoming?

Barriers to Implementation

What are common barriers to implementing new technologies in developed countries? Select all that apply.

Healthcare Delivery Types

A provider is using the technology below to review a diagnostic test. This would be an example of what type of technology?

Internet of Things

Instead of a camera being inserted into the intestines, the client swallows a sensor that takes pictures of the inside of the intestines. This is an example of what level of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Connect2HealthFCC Alaska and Mississippi Data

Chad’s Case Study

Chad works for an international company whose mission is to increase the quality of healthcare delivery worldwide. He currently has organization clients in North America and Central America.

Recently Chad was looking at the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links between health and broadband availability. He noticed some interesting statistics.

Review the statistics provided. What is a possible reason for the poor health conditions in Mississippi?

Implementing New Technologies

One organization is a hospital in Honduras. Only 39% of the total population has internet in Honduras. The hospital is working on solutions to increase the quality of healthcare it delivers and is looking at a new client portal manufactured in the United States.

What factors does the hospital need to consider before implementing this technology? Select all that apply.

Adopting a New Technology

In Guatemala, Chad is working with the government to adopt a new technology. It needs to go through the approval process.

On average, how long would this process take?

Technology Selection

A health system of clinics in New York is struggling to select a new electronic health record system. Chad has been tasked with helping them narrow their search.

What is element is the most important?

Consumer Health Informatics

As part of his job, Chad keeps up on the latest consumer health informatics. He has noticed a shift in the delivery of healthcare to a consumer centered model where people can shop for care and share data conveniently. Why is a consumer centered model more desired by the public?

Mobile Computing

A long-term care facility in the Midwest wants to utilize some type of mobile computing for their providers. Which of the following statements by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) requires more education?

Internet of Things

Chad was working with a company to develop a new mobile vital sign application (app) that stores client data. This data is to be shared with providers.

After reviewing the app, which aspect presents a problem for data communication between providers?

Internet of Things

Chad is helping the Centers for Disease Control monitor a communicable disease outbreak in Central America.

How can artificial intelligence (AI) best assist providers?

Telehealth

Definitions Associated with Telehealth

Gina is using an app on her cell phone to remind her when to take her medications. What is this an example of?

The telehealth nurse is working with an informatics nurse specialist (INS). Which of the following jobs should the telehealth nurse delegate to the INS?

Purpose of Telehealth

What is the purpose of telehealth? Select all that apply.

Telehealth Services

A client is new to telehealth and wants to start using the clinic's telehealth system. What services can the client expect to receive? Select all that apply.

Informatics Nurse Specialist

A new nurse is interested in becoming an Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS). Which statement best describes the role of the INS in telehealth practice?

Barriers for Telehealth

Tom is a 67-year-old client who is using telehealth for appointments. Which of Tom's current health conditions could be a barrier for telehealth? Select all that apply.

Who can be a telehealth provider?

A local hospital system is beginning the complex process of developing a telehealth program. Which of the statements accurately describes who can be a telehealth provider?

Privacy and Telehealth

A new client asks the telehealth nurse if the information shared via telehealth is private and secure. Based on your understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), what is the nurse's best response?

Case Study Meet Andrew

Andrew is a 71-year-old male that lives in the rural area of North Dakota. He lives alone and family do not live in the state. Although his children want him to move to an assisted living facility due to his multiple health conditions, Andrew wants to stay, for as long as he can, at home. The local clinic started a telehealth program. Andrew's daughter bought him a computer for Christmas so he can participate. Answer the following questions.

1. Question: He has diabetes and admits he struggles with calculating how much insulin to take based on his carbohydrate intake. On his first call, he asked to have someone explain the calculation. What type of telehealth is this?
2. Question: What is Andrew's main purpose for participating in telehealth? Select all that apply.
3. Question: The first time he logged into the clinic's website to participate in his telehealth appointment, he got confused on how the interface worked. He called the clinic and the receptionist said she will relay his comments to the informatics nurse specialist (INS). Andrew wondered who that was. Help Andrew understand the differences between the roles by sorting out the responsibilities of an INS and a telehealth nurse. Drag and drop the responsibilities into the correct position.
4. Question: Andrew would like to participate in videoconferencing with a specialist. Knowing Andrew's location, what is a concern regarding his internet and use of telehealth? Select all that apply
5. Question: Andrew had many questions regarding how to pay for the telehealth program. What is the best response by the telehealth nurse?
6. Question: Prior to his first online telehealth video conference on his new computer, the telehealth nurse called Andrew to ask a few questions. Which questions are the most important to ask? Select all that apply.
7. Question: Andrew's blood pressure has been high lately despite him taking an antihypertensive. While on the telehealth call with a new provider, he asked if the provider could just order a different medication. What would be the best response by the nurse?
8. Question: Andrew's blood pressure has been high lately despite him taking an antihypertensive. While on the telehealth call with a new provider, he asked if the provider could just order a different medication. What would be the best response by the nurse?
9. Question: Andrew is concerned about his privacy and asks the telehealth nurse what methods are used to ensure that his information stays private. What approaches would assist in information security? Select all that apply.