HI150 Automation of Health Information

Unit outcomes addressed in this discussion:

• Differentiate between the various types of data.


• Choose the appropriate field type for a data element


• Make recommendations to address data quality and data integrity issues.

Course outcome addressed in this discussion:

HI150-1: Explain the characteristics of a database and the common approaches to storing/retrieving health information.

Please engage on this topic throughout the unit by posting one main response by Saturday and two reply posts by the end of the unit.

Participation Expectations:

• Your main post to the discussion should contain about 100-150 words, with no more than 10% quoting, and all sources cited with a reference list in APA style.


• Each reply post should contain about 50–75 words—use of APA style as needed.

This is a graded Discussion. To review the grading rubric, go to Course Resources/Grading Rubrics.

Discussion Topic:  Data Content and Data Dictionaries

Review the document “Data Content for EHR Documentation” found in your reading list and well as the You Tube™ videos listed under the Unit 2 Reading resources.

• Evaluate the “Sample Data Dictionary” located in the article including all of the elements and definitions for each “data element”.


• Differentiate which data elements are “text” versus “a date”? What is the difference in the format?


• Recommend your own “data element” to add to the Sample Data Dictionary and complete the description indicators as provided in the table (Data Element, Variables, Descriptions, Data Type, and Format).


• Can your data element have multiple definitions or formats? Is that acceptable? Why or why not?


• You may wish to conduct additional research on data dictionaries including reviewing the provided resources and videos in this course.


• Attempt to limit duplication of postings by reviewing student posts already provided.


• Secondary posts back to fellow classmates should include your agreement and rational regarding the information provided in the student’s post.

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