Written by the HIMSS RHIO Guidebook Task Force, this book is a comprehensive resource to support and guide those who are exploring, or actively involved in community initiatives to establish a RHIO to support the interoperable exchange of health information. This guide: *Explores the role of stakeholders and the concept of collaboration, as well as governance models associated with more formal organizational structures.*Provides a practical how-to approach for RHIOs to address financing and the process of evaluating whether a new separate entity is appropriate. *Addresses planning, evaluation and sustainability and how a newly forming RHIO anticipates barriers to its long-term survival before the first data is exchanged.*Orients readers to the industry perspective regarding patient identification, reviews privacy and security considerations and explores the most common models for data exchange and business components*Explores HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations and the need to take applicable state laws and regulations governing the privacy and confidentiality of patient information into account as part of the creation, organization and operation of a RHIO.*Presents case studies and illustrates potential use cases for RHIOs.

Guide to Establishing a Regional Health Information Organization (HIMSS Book Series)

Business & Money

Thielst, Christina

Jones, Leroy

Industries

HIMSS Publishing

Companion Items (click here for access) The growth of social networking has been dramatic, and the applications are quickly finding their way into healthcare organizations. This expanded best-seller provides an overview of the social media tools healthcare organizations are using to connect, communicate, and collaborate with their patients, physicians, staff, vendors, media, and the community at large. It describes the major social media applications and reviews their benefits, uses, limitations, risks, and costs. It also provides tips for creating a social media strategy based on your organization’s specific needs and resources. Through real-world examples and up-to-date statistics on social media and healthcare, this book illustrates how social media can improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and marketing of your healthcare organization. A companion website includes examples from leading healthcare organizations that have made the commitment to social media part of their strategic plan. Examples discussed include: Using avatars that allow patients to virtually experience a medical procedure or navigate a hospital’s ward Creating a blog to communicate performance improvement initiatives, community health events, information on patient support groups, and other news Applying microblogging technology to post nursing assessments to a patient’s electronic health record Navigating the newest social media platforms as technology continues to grow, including Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Foursquare, and mobile apps Establishing Facebook pages for specific diseases or conditions to build a community of patients facing similar challenges Highlighting centers of excellence by adding research, studies, and reports to appropriate wiki Using existing audio and video for podcasts and videocasts to reach a broader audience

Social Media in Healthcare: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, 2nd Edition (Executive Essentials: What Every Executive Should Know)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Health Administration Press

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