INTRODUCTION TO CPHIMS

Brian Bong, CPHIMS, PMP

Mediconsult Planning and Consulting Services
Q1
A system programming error in an
administrative application is causing
workstations to lock up in the HR department. A
software patch will fix this issue. When should
the patch be done?
A. immediately
B. that evening
C. that weekend
D. when normally scheduled
Q1
A. This will affect too many users adversely.
B. Resources may not be available, and a problem
with patching may affect a large number of users.
C. This makes more time available for system
patch and testing without impacting the users.
D. This should be handled on an urgent basis.
Q2
An organization that negotiates with vendors for
preferential pricing of products and services on
behalf of its membership is a
A. GPO.
B. PPO.
C. PPS.
D. APC.
Q2
A. GPO is a Group Purchasing Organization that
operates on behalf of its members to optimize
purchase prices.
B. PPO is a Preferred Provider Organization by
which healthcare insurers extend benefits to
their membership.
C. PPS is a Prospective Payment System, not an
organization.
D. APC is an Ambulatory Procedure Code, which
is an element of the PPS.
Q3
A CIO has been asked to give an IT strategic plan
update to the Board of Directors. Which of the
following is the BEST approach when presenting
a report?
A. slide presentation with a hard copy of the
executive summary
B. slide presentation with a hard copy of the IT
strategic plan
C. oral presentation with a hard copy of the
executive summary
D. oral presentation with a hard copy of the IT
strategic plan
Q3
A. When presenting reports, it is more effective to provide visual
presentation to the intended audience. Board of Director meetings
require brevity while still providing enough relevant information
for the Board. A visual presentation allows the presenter to
explain the key points and provides an opportunity to the
audience to ask questions on specific areas.
B. This is acceptable, but the Board would prefer an executive
summary rather than the IT strategic plan. The strategic plan is
a business document that determines the organizational mission,
vision, and objective over the next several years. It does not
explain the achievements and progress.
C. It would be preferable to have visual aids when presenting to
the Board.
D. It would be preferable to have visual aids when presenting to
the Board.
ABOUT CPHIMS
CPHIMS is a professional certification program
for healthcare information and management
systems professionals.
Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and
successfully complete the CPHIMS exam are
designated a Certified Professional in Healthcare
Information and Management Systems
(CPHIMS).
Note : All material about CPHIMS in this presentation is extracted from www.himss.org
CPHIMS STATISTICS
January 27, 2002 thru January 31, 2010
2,073 Applied
1,937 Tested
1,497 Passed = 77.2%
440 Failed = 22.7%
1,108
Current Passing Score = 65/100
Average Candidate Score = 69.9
WHO TAKES THE EXAM?
CIO, VP of IT/IS 25.9%
VP, Director of other IT/IS Department 21.3%
IT/IS, Business Consultant 16.1%
Nurse 4.7%
CEO,Chairman,Pres.,Exec Dir,Admin,Group Practice Mgr 4.5%
Systems Analyst 3.8%
Mgr of other IT/IS Dept 3.6%
Private Practice Physician 2.9%
Government Employee/Public Servant 2.2%
COO,Exec VP,Sr VP/VP Operations,General Manager 1.6%
Non-Management 1.5%
Registered Pharmacist 1.3%
VP/Director of other Admin/Financial Depts 1.3%
Chief/Dir of other Clinical Dept/Lab Srv/Pharmacy 0.9%
CMO, Medical Director, Chief of Staff 0.9%
CSO, VP, Director Info Security/Site Security 0.9%
Marketing and Sales 0.9%
CFO, VP/Finance, Finance Director, Controller 0.8%
WHO TAKES THE EXAM?
Programmers/Developers 0.8%
Project Manager 0.8%
CNO, VP/Director of Nursing 0.5%
Professor/Educator 0.5%
Student 0.5%
Mgr Network, Internet, Intranet, Telecom, Call Center 0.3%
CTO 0.2%
Manager of other Admin/Financial Depts 0.2%
Hospital-Based Physician/Hospitalist 0.1%
Manager of Nursing 0.1%
Mgr Info Security/Site Security 0.1%
Mgr of other Clin Dept/Lab Srv/Pharmacy 0.1%
Senior Staff/Staff 0.1%
VP, Director of Mgmt Engineering 0.1%
VP/Director of Patient Accounting/Billing/Revenue Cycle 0.1%
WHERE ARE THEY FROM?
Hospital, Multi-Hospital System, Integrated Delivery 48.1%
Healthcare Consulting Firm 19.2%
Federal, State, or Local Government Office 9.4%
Vendor 8.8%
Academic Education Institution 5.7%
IDS/hospital-owned Ambulatory Clinic 3.6%
Payer, Insurance Company, Managed Care 2.7%
Academic Medical Center 0.7%
Ancillary Clinical Service Provider 0.7%
Home Healthcare Org 0.4%
Long Term Care Facility 0.4%
Financial, Legal, Investment Firm 0.2%
Independent Ambulatory Clinic 0.1%
WHAT DO THE EXAM COVER?
General
Healthcare Environment
Technology Environment
Systems
Analysis
Design
Selection, Implementation, Support, and
Maintenance
Testing and Evaluation
Privacy and Security
Administration
Leadership
Management
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Certification helps employers evaluate potential new
hires, analyze job performance, evaluate employees,
select contractors, market services, and motivate
employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Evidence that the certificate holder has demonstrated
a certain level of job-related knowledge, skills and
abilities.
Documented level of assurance that employees are
competent in work practices.
Passing the CPHIMS examination demonstrates
mastery of a well-defined body of knowledge
considered important to competent practice in today's
healthcare information and management systems
field.
WHAT DOES CPHIMS CERTIFICATION
INVOLVE?
Eligibility requirements for participation in the
program;
A 115-item multiple-choice examination that tests
tasks that are performed regularly in practice and are
considered important to competent practice; and
A renewal requirement. Certification is valid for three
years at which time it must be renewed through
successful retest or documentation of participation in
continuing professional education.
Start the process by downloading the Candidate
Handbook and Application from the HIMSS web site
(www.himss.org/getcertified).
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION?
Baccalaureate degree and five years of
associated information and management systems
experience*, three of those years in healthcare.
Graduate degree and three years of associated
information and management systems
experience*, two of those years in healthcare.
WHAT IS TESTED ON THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION?
The CPHIMS examination tests tasks that, through a
job analysis, were identified as being performed
regularly in practice and important to competent
practice.
The CPHIMS Content Outline groups tasks to be
tested into major content categories, and provides the
number of items dedicated to each category.
The outline also contains the number of test items
dedicated to testing recall or recognition of facts,
comprehension or application of knowledge, and
analysis or synthesis of information used to problem-
solve.
The CPHIMS examination consists of 115 multiple-
choice test items, presented during a 2-hour test
session. Fifteen of these items are "pretest" items that
do not affect your score.
HOW DO I STUDY FOR THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION? IS A PRACTICE TEST AVAILABLE?
Successful candidates suggest that study should
begin with review of the CPHIMS examination
content outline to identify those tasks for which
your knowledge level is not particularly strong.
The online Self-Assessment Examination (SAE),
or practice test, is currently available for
CPHIMS candidates.
This practice test was developed by HIMSS to
simulate the CPHIMS certification examination
in content, cognitive level, difficulty and format.
After taking the SAE, you will receive valuable,
pragmatic feedback in detailed score reports. For
information on how to purchase the CPHIMS
SAE, visit www.himss.org/getcertified.
REVIEW MATERIAL
Self Assessment Exam
The questions on the SAE are presented in the same
computer format as the CPHIMS examination.
This 100-question online practice examination was
designed to match the cognitive and content areas of
the CPHIMS examination.
The SAE conforms to the exam specification, both in
terms of content and average difficulty level.
You may take the test in a 2-hour period to simulate
the exam or over a 90 day period from the time of
purchase. Once you complete the SAE, you will be
emailed the exam results and score reports.
$60 for HIMSS members and $75 for non-members.
REVIEW MATERIAL
Preparing for Success in Healthcare
Information and Management Systems: The
CPHIMS Review Guide
Regular Price: $225.00Member Price: $150.00
REVIEW MATERIAL
Preparing for Success in Healthcare
Information and Management Systems: The
CPHIMS Review CD ROM
Regular Price: $325.00Member Price: $250.00
REVIEW MATERIAL
Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK GUIDE)
PMI Member $49.5
Non Member $65.95
HOW OFTEN IS THE CPHIMS EXAMINATION
ADMINISTERED? WHERE IS IT
ADMINISTERED?
The CPHIMS examination is administered
continuously throughout the year at computer test
sites throughout the world. . . but not Malaysia
Nearest test centre is in Singapore
On occasion, examinations are offered in a group
setting either by laptop or paper-and-pencil format.
For example, the Annual HIMSS Conference and
Exhibition, AsiaPac Conference & Exhibition, or
World of Health IT.
Additionally, HIMSS Chapters, Corporate Members,
Organizational Members or other associated partners,
may sponsor special group administrations. Dates of
scheduled special administrations and deadlines for
receipt of applications are available from the HIMSS
web site.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION? CAN I APPLY ONLINE?
For computer tests at an assessment center,
complete the application online by
visiting www.goAMP.com.
For special group administrations mentioned
above, a special form is required.
Contact certification@himss.org for information
on applying for a special administration.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO FIND OUT
WHETHER I PASSED THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION?
If you test on computer, you receive a score report
indicating your pass/fail status at the conclusion
of the test session.
If you take a paper-and-pencil examination, your
score report is mailed approximately 6-8 weeks
after the test date.
For those who pass the CPHIMS examination,
HIMSS recognizes certified status with a
certificate, a certification pin, an employer
notification form, a sample press release and
information on renewing and maintaining
certified status.
WHAT SCORE DO I NEED TO PASS THE
CPHIMS EXAMINATION? HOW MANY
INDIVIDUALS ARE CERTIFIED?
The minimum passing score is the minimum
number of correct answers (out of 100 scored test
items) needed to pass the CPHIMS examination.
The score report indicates a Pass or a Fail.
The raw score or number of correct answers, on
the total examination determines Pass/Fail
status.
Additional detail is provided in the form of raw
scores by major content categories of the
CPHIMS examination content outline.
WHAT IF I FAIL THE CPHIMS
EXAMINATION? HOW OFTEN CAN I TAKE IT?
There is no limit to the number of times you may
attempt the CPHIMS examination.
Each attempt requires an application and full
examination fee.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN MY
CERTIFICATION STATUS?
Certification must be renewed every three years
to maintain status.
Renewal involves either retaking and passing the
CPHIMS examination or participating in 45
contact hours of continuing professional
education.
Specific provisions related to renewal are
contained in the Renewal Requirements
documents, available from the HIMSS web site.
EXAM FEES
The examination fee for a member of HIMSS is
$300. (Individual Membership fee is $140)
This represents $75 savings over the $375 fee
charged to nonmembers.
Payment of the examination fee entitles a
candidate to take the examination, receive a
score report, receive a certificate of achievement
and other recognition of the certification, and use
the distinguished CPHIMS on letterhead,
business cards and other professional
communications, in directory listings and in
signature.
Q4
Which of the following is an interface standard
for healthcare electronic data transmission?
A. HL7
B. ICD9CM
C. CPT4
D. SNOMED
Q4
A. HL7 (Health Level 7) is a data communication
standard for health information exchange.
B. ICD9CM (International Classification of Diseases,
9th Edition, Clinical Modification) is a clinical coding
mechanism.
C. CPT4 (Current Procedural Terminology, 4th
Edition) is a clinical procedure coding mechanism.
D. SNOMED (Systematized Nomenclature in
Medicine) is a clinical coding mechanism which is a
combination of diseases and procedures.
BRIAN BONG, CPHIMS, PMP
brianbong@mediconsult.com.my
Mediconsult Planning and Consulting Services