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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
MH0053-Hospital & Healthcare Information Management
(Book ID: B1214)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words
each. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. Discuss the steps in developing Health Management Information
system as per World Health Organization.
Answer.
Brief description of all the steps in developing Health
Management Information System:
Steps in Developing Health Management Information System as per World
Health Organization
Step 1: Review the existing system
Principle
Q2. Define Hospital Information System. Explain the categories of
Information system in hospital.
Answer. Definition:
Hospital Information System is defined as an open system, which attempts to
integrate and communicate the outside and inside flow of information within a
hospital and provide the functions common for all applications.

Q3. Define E-health. Discuss the advantages and challenges in Ehealth.

Answer. Definition:

E-health is defined as the use of communication and information technology in

the field of medicine. Transfer of medical records or other related data takes
place through electronic processes. It also enables two professionals at
different geographical locations to interact with each other. E-health is a
relatively new term introduced in medical science. The concept of E-health is
supported by electronic and communication technology.

Q4. Describe the process of audit. Add a note on types of audit.

Answer. Describing the steps in the audit process:
The process of audit involves the following steps:
1. Recognize Problem or Issue
In this phase, the issue to be audited is chosen. It also involves evaluating
adherence to healthcare procedures that have shown best results for patients.
Selection on a topic for audit is dependent on the following factors:
Where national standards and strategies are present. There is proof of
effective medical practice
Where issues encountered in health practice

Q5. Discuss the components of quality assurance in health care.

Answer. Mentioning the various components of quality assurance in
healthcare:
The main four components of Quality Assurance (QA) include
1. Quality assessment
2. Utilization Management
3. Credentialing

Q6. Discuss the threats to healthcare information.

Answer. Mentioning the various categories of threat:
The threats to the healthcare information system can be classified into two
main categories
Internal threat
External threat

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