Capella HIM4640 Unit 4 Discussion Latest 2021 July

HIM4640 Electronic Health Records and Health Information Systems

Unit 4 Discussion

DQ1 Workflow and Process Mapping Tools

Compare at least two different workflow or process mapping tools discussed in the readings for this unit.

Your initial post must use at least one scholarly or health care industry-recognized resource, and include an in-text citation and its related reference, following current APA format guidelines.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and choose one of the tools described in a post. Using one of the workflow or process mapping tools presented by a peer, display a simple process such as changing a tire or washing dishes.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Outline the steps in workflow process improvement.

Explain the purpose and the importance of a needs assessment.

Describe a migration plan for an EHR.

Apply the principles of effective composition.

Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements.

DQ2 Workflow Process Map Example

Explain and provide at least one example of why it is important to map the current workflow process before implementing a change.

Your initial post must use at least one scholarly or health care industry-recognized resource, and include an in-text citation and its related reference, following current APA format guidelines.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least one post. Taking one of your peer’s examples, describe how the workflow mapping can be used to create a migration plan or a needs assessment.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Outline the steps in workflow process improvement.

Describe a migration plan for an EHR.

Explain the purpose and the importance of a needs assessment.

Apply the principles of effective composition.

Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements.