Aspen University Theory in Healthcare Informatics Discussion

Introduction to Theory in Healthcare Informatics

Writean essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure tocompletely answer all the questions for each number item. There shouldbe three sections, one for each item number below, as well theintroduction (heading is the title of the essay) and conclusionparagraphs. Separate each section in your paper with a clear headingthat allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing inthat section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3)citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using theAPA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page donot count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Write an essay addressing the following prompts:

1. Electronichealth records (EHRs) are easier to read than the paper charts of thepast, but many complain that healthcare providers are focusing too muchon the computer screen instead of the patient.
   • Is this due to lack of skill or training, poor computer system design, or just the nature of computer charting?
   • Is patient care suffering from the implementation of EHRs?
   • Chartingin an EHR consist of clicking boxes, do you feel this provides enoughdetail about the patient, condition, and events if there was a law suit?
2. Hebda, Hunter and Czar (2019) identify three types of data that is currently being tracked by organizations (p. 46).
   • Identify and explain another type of data, specific to your practice, that is being tracked by an organization.
   • Why do you feel this data is important to track?
   • Identify and discuss the organization that is tracking the data.
   • Are there any ethical concerns with an outside organization tracking this data, explain and give examples?
3. In this week’s discussion post, you identified and explain the topic selected for the project.
   • Provide a description of your selected topic based on input from the discussion forum. What is your project, why is it relevant to this class, and why is it important to you?
   • Identify an informatics/healthcare theory from pages 29-30 of the textbook that aligns with the project and explain why.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 500 words per essay prompt/each section (1500 total for this assignment)

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment. All APA Papers should include an introduction and conclusion.

References:Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for allresources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3)scholarly sources to support your claims.