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HIM 4222 – Clinical Data Management

Unit 2 Assignment: Using Statewide Healthcare Databases

Purpose: Compare state, public healthcare databases and find benefits/challenges of each.

DESCRIPTION

An important skill for health information management professionals is the ability to search for aggregate health information for decision support and other purposes. This can be particularly useful when one is searching for comparative information, such as that required to meet Joint Commission Information Management standards. Many states as well as several federal agencies maintain health-related databases that are open and accessible to the public. Those sites contain valuable information that can be used in research, statistical studies, comparative studies, etc.

This assignment is designed to provide experience working with searching out and utilizing on-line interactive healthcare databases and to provide you with experience in analyzing and summarizing the results of data queries. The statewide databases that I am asking you to visit are quite different from one another; some allow you to query the database while others provide summary reports but do not allow queries. Some states have extensive health-related databases while other states have little information on a website.

RESOURCES
I am providing you with the web addresses for sample state health information data sources as well as the website for the National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO). The National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) is a national non-profit membership and educational association dedicated to improving health care data collection and use. NAHDO’s members include state and private health data organizations that maintain statewide health care databases and stakeholders of these databases. I’d suggest that you first visit the NAHDO site to familiarize yourself with this organization and the purpose/function of statewide databases.
National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO)

Here are some state healthcare data sites that may be of interest. While each provides health related data, each one is different. Please explore each of these sites.

• Utah interactive online database: The Utah Department of Health has an on-line interactive database that is available for public use. The URL for Utah ‘s Public Health Data Resource: Pay particular attention to the IBIS database. Note that you can develop custom queries to extract data from the database.

• Wisconsin health department database: The Wisconsin Information Center has data that can be used for a variety of purposes. The URL for the some components of the system:
Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health - WISH
Wisconsin Department of Health Services

• Minnesota health department database: This database has a focus on healthcare data and statistics and has a wealth of information on its website. The specific web address for birth records, immunizations, nutrition and physical activity.

EXPLORATION OF WEBSITES

1. Explore each of the three state databases listed above (UT, WI, MN) as well as an additional database of your
choice. You might want to see what your state offers. Google should help you find the necessary website.

2. Respond to the questions or instructions below and submit the assignments in Brightspace.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

(1) After exploring four different state healthcare data sites, construct a table that compares the four

healthcare data sites. Address ease of access; usability; quality of data; purpose of the data on the website (e.g. does it primarily provide statistical data? Is it designed to provide a consumer with comparative quality information? Other?); ability to query (a characteristic of a true database as opposed to a data collection system); other characteristics and qualities of this site.
(2) Write a paragraph to compare/contrast the state data collection systems/databases that you explored

with special focus on the site that you selected.
(3) Summarize potential uses of statewide databases for healthcare providers, payers, and consumers.
(4) Submit the assignment via Brightspace as one document

ASSESSMENT

Comparison table and commentary 15 points