HIM621S - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP- JAN 2023


HIM621S - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP- JAN 2023



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nAm I BI A un IVERS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURALRESOURCES
DEPARTMENTOF HEALTHSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF SCIENCEIN HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMSMANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BHIS
LEVEL: 7
COURSECODE: HIM621S
COURSENAME: HEALTHINFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SESSION:JANUARY 2023
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SUPPLEMENTARY/ SECONDOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) DR ROSWITHA MAHALIE
MODERATOR MS INDAA PAULUS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. None
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QUESTION 1
·..SECTIONA
[30 Marks]
1.1 Indicate which of the following statements is TRUEor FALSE.
(10)
1.1.1 Parsing refers to hard copy files that are put in a lockable cabinet and /or
databases that are password.
1.1.2 An auditor reviews indicator data to determine if the answers are accurate.
1.1.3 Data is reported from the bottom to the top.
1.1.4 Data dictionary is a list of details that describe each field in a database.
1.1.5 Data corrections efforts may include the use of tipex on official documents.
1.1.6 A focus group discussion is an example of quantitative data collection method.
1.1.7 Data quality helps the M&E manager to get the right data right away in order
to make evidence-based decisions.
1.1.8 A compilation of descriptive information, presenting raw data and information
as useful knowledge is referred to as analysis.
1.1.9 A medical record number (MR#) is a numerical identifier assigned to a
specific encounter or health care service received by a patient.
1.1.10 A record also refers to all of the data collected about a patient's visit or all
of the patient's visits.
1.2 Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing words.
(5)
1.2.1 _____
charts are used to display and compare numbers, frequency
for different elements.
(1)
1.2.2 _____
refers to aggregation of data into summarised formats.
(1)
1.2.3 An indicator should be _____
to make sense and results being
measured are clear and significant.
(1)
1.2.4 _____
data is considered official and auditable information for which
you are held accountable.
(1)
1.2.5 _____
of data deals with detecting and removing errors and
inconsistencies from data in order to improve the quality of data.
(1)
1.3 Define the following terms.
(15)
1.3.1 Acute care health record
(2)
1.3.2 Master patient index (MPI)
(2)
1.3.3 Indicator
(1)
1.3.4 Health information management as adapted from the HIC Handbook
(4)
1.3.5 Interdisciplinary Collaboration
(4)
1.3.6 Continuum of care
(2)
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SECTION s:
QUESTION 2
2.1 Describe the criteria to be considered when developing indicators for a
private health consulting room.
[30 Marks]
(16)
2.2 One of your job descriptions as the newly recruited M&E manager RQM Health
Consult is to ensure that health records are properly. Discusswith your
subordinates the importance of managing health records.
(6)
2.3 Name the types of clinical data that are documented in the patient's admission
health record.
(8)
QUESTION 3
[21 Marks]
3.1 Differentiate between the 3 levels of health care service provision in order of
priority
(6)
3.2 An auditor reviews INDICATORdata to determine if the answers you are providing
are ACCURATE.Describe the objectives of a data quality audit.
(5)
3.3 According to the HIM Professional Core Model certain responsibilities and
functional areas are expected of HIM professionals. Identify these responsibilities. (10)
QUESTION 4
,.
SECTIONC
[19 Marks]
4.1 The data review process follows a four-phase process. Explain the aforementioned
processes
(4)
4.2 Validity denotes that data adequately represents performance. Discussthe
different types of validity (use practical examples to support your statements)
(9)
4.3 Enumerate 6 key data management processes
(6)
TOTAL: 100 MARKS
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