Wk 2 Summative Assessment: Potential EHRs for Integration Presentation

1. As a health information systems (HIS) project manager, you are part of a work group tasked with researching electronic health records (EHRs) to make recommendations for the chief information officer (CIO) to review. The process of creating this recommendation presentation will provide you the opportunity to analyze security risks and privacy safeguards related to health care technology and consider the integration of a new software tool.

   
   

   Preparation

   Narrow down your research to 2 or 3 specific EHRs to research and present to the CIO at the staff meeting.

   
   

   Watch “Privacy & Security” as you prepare to complete the assessment:

   
   

   Assessment Deliverable

   Develop a 10- to 15-slide narrated Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation that includes the information the CIO requested.  

   
   

   Compare your two or three chosen EHRs by addressing the following: 

   • Overview of each EHR
   • Major components of each EHR
   • Benefits and drawbacks of each EHR
   • HIPAA and privacy and security risks of the EHRs
   • HIPAA rules
   • Potential privacy risks
   • Security safeguards available
   • Strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of the EHR

   
   

   Include visuals (e.g., charts, graphs, pictures) to assist your message and the aesthetics of your presentation. 

   
   

   Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed sources to support your presentation; format according to APA guidelines. 

   
   

   Submit your assessment.

2. Review the rubric for guidance on deliverable expectations. (attached)