WGU D516 A3 | CHIE Feasibility Assessment
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CHIE Feasibility Assessment Worksheet (Assignment 3)
Instructions:
Complete the HIE evaluation checklist below to guide you in answering the three sections on
this worksheet.
The HIE evaluation checklist will be used to assess the feasibility of PHMS' contributing to a
community health information exchange (CHIE). The checklist has multiple components and
questions to help you assess the feasibility of CHIE participation. Additionally, you will need
to consider how your assessment will relate to the HIT strategy for the Paducah Health
Medical System.
Research the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) as a model for the CHIE.
Information for the KHIE can be found at the KHIE website (linked in the course).
Use the HIE evaluation checklist to organize all the information you need to respond to the
questions found on this worksheet.
For each question or consideration on the HIE evaluation checklist, do the following:
Determine whether the listed criteria are under consideration.
Determine whether there will be a good fit between the CHIE and PHMS. As you
determine whether CHIE is a good fit for PHMS, consider the mission, vision, and
values of PHMS, as well as the plans and strategies formulated in the HIT
recommendation and the EHRS assessment.
HIE General Information
Yes/No Comments (Optional)
Does the HIE have governing principles? Y Transparency, data safety,
accountability (KHIE, n.d.)
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Y
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and Y
, goals for the HIE?
In addition to hospital participants, are there Y Includes ambulatory
any other organizations or facilities in the HIE? healthcare centers, primary
care offices, dental offices,
behavioral health office,
laboratories, county health
depts (KHIE, n.d.).
Are the services being provided by the HIE Y
clearly shown?
Are facilities being supported by the HIE in Y
attestation to meaningful use requirements?
Does the HIE support participation in other Y Medicare/Medicaid,
quality initiatives or payment programs? communicable disease
registry, toxicology
reporting, immunizations,
cancer registry (KHIE, n.d.).
Does the HIE offer value to its participants? Y
Is the HIE planning for future services or Y Expansion to nationwide
expansion? health exchange information
and patient engagement
directives.
Are the needs of consumers being addressed? N Limited patient access.
Does the HIE evaluate its services on a regular Y
basis?
Financial Commitment and Benefit
Is there any information on the HIE website N
regarding cost of participation in and funding of
the HIE?
Are there financial benefits to participating in Y
the HIE?
Are there financial concerns to participating in Y Upfront financial investment
the HIE? for participation may delay
approval from stakeholders
due to budget limitations of
a rural healthcare
organization.
Technical Information
Are HIE technology requirements clearly N
defined/explained?
Are the networks and services available to HIE Y
participants well defined?
Is information available about participating Y
vendors?
Does the HIE involve new or unproven N
technologies?
Worksheet | Latest 2025 Update with complete
solutions.
CHIE Feasibility Assessment Worksheet (Assignment 3)
Instructions:
Complete the HIE evaluation checklist below to guide you in answering the three sections on
this worksheet.
The HIE evaluation checklist will be used to assess the feasibility of PHMS' contributing to a
community health information exchange (CHIE). The checklist has multiple components and
questions to help you assess the feasibility of CHIE participation. Additionally, you will need
to consider how your assessment will relate to the HIT strategy for the Paducah Health
Medical System.
Research the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) as a model for the CHIE.
Information for the KHIE can be found at the KHIE website (linked in the course).
Use the HIE evaluation checklist to organize all the information you need to respond to the
questions found on this worksheet.
For each question or consideration on the HIE evaluation checklist, do the following:
Determine whether the listed criteria are under consideration.
Determine whether there will be a good fit between the CHIE and PHMS. As you
determine whether CHIE is a good fit for PHMS, consider the mission, vision, and
values of PHMS, as well as the plans and strategies formulated in the HIT
recommendation and the EHRS assessment.
HIE General Information
Yes/No Comments (Optional)
Does the HIE have governing principles? Y Transparency, data safety,
accountability (KHIE, n.d.)
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Y
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and Y
, goals for the HIE?
In addition to hospital participants, are there Y Includes ambulatory
any other organizations or facilities in the HIE? healthcare centers, primary
care offices, dental offices,
behavioral health office,
laboratories, county health
depts (KHIE, n.d.).
Are the services being provided by the HIE Y
clearly shown?
Are facilities being supported by the HIE in Y
attestation to meaningful use requirements?
Does the HIE support participation in other Y Medicare/Medicaid,
quality initiatives or payment programs? communicable disease
registry, toxicology
reporting, immunizations,
cancer registry (KHIE, n.d.).
Does the HIE offer value to its participants? Y
Is the HIE planning for future services or Y Expansion to nationwide
expansion? health exchange information
and patient engagement
directives.
Are the needs of consumers being addressed? N Limited patient access.
Does the HIE evaluate its services on a regular Y
basis?
Financial Commitment and Benefit
Is there any information on the HIE website N
regarding cost of participation in and funding of
the HIE?
Are there financial benefits to participating in Y
the HIE?
Are there financial concerns to participating in Y Upfront financial investment
the HIE? for participation may delay
approval from stakeholders
due to budget limitations of
a rural healthcare
organization.
Technical Information
Are HIE technology requirements clearly N
defined/explained?
Are the networks and services available to HIE Y
participants well defined?
Is information available about participating Y
vendors?
Does the HIE involve new or unproven N
technologies?
