Data usage and systems

The organization of data into usable information within a health care setting is a core focus of health care information technology. Information, however, is not enough to make important decisions related to both operational and clinical activities. Knowledge and expertise allow you to interpret information into solid decisions. Systems used to collect knowledge and systems used to collect information can be dramatically different in terms of their structure and use.

Create a 12- to 14-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes or audio narration that discusses the differences between data used for information and data used for knowledge within a health care setting. In your presentation:

Define each system.

Compare information-based systems and knowledge-based systems. For example, consider how the systems collect and use different data.

Choose 3 examples of information-based systems. Explain how they affect patient care.

Choose 3 examples of knowledge-based systems. Explain how they affect patient care.

Explain how these 2 systems may integrate with each other to improve operational and clinical activities.