WGU D516 CHIE Feasibility Assessment Worksheet (Assignment
3) | Passed on First Attempt | Update | Complete Solution
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? Yes
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Yes
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and goals Yes Mission
for the HIE? Facilitate access to and
retrieval of clinical data to
provide safe, timely,
efficient, effective,
equitable, patient-centered
care in alignment with the
mission of the Cabinet for
Health & Family Services.
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, Vision
Our immediate vision is to
improve patient care by
using the clinical data in
KHIE to increase the
communication among
healthcare providers and
make actionable data
available to inform clinical
decisions, improve care
coordination, and ensure
care plans are developed
based on the availability of
accurate and timely
information.
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3) | Passed on First Attempt | Update | Complete Solution
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? Yes
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Yes
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and goals Yes Mission
for the HIE? Facilitate access to and
retrieval of clinical data to
provide safe, timely,
efficient, effective,
equitable, patient-centered
care in alignment with the
mission of the Cabinet for
Health & Family Services.
1
, Vision
Our immediate vision is to
improve patient care by
using the clinical data in
KHIE to increase the
communication among
healthcare providers and
make actionable data
available to inform clinical
decisions, improve care
coordination, and ensure
care plans are developed
based on the availability of
accurate and timely
information.
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