Final Project
The complexity and volume of patient data makes clinical decision support very challenging
for health care providers. The field of Informatics can be used to process this data and form
recommendations to assist these health care providers. Clinical decision support systems are
used to help determine the nature of patients$isease state, determine a diagnosis, and
develop a care plan. For your final project, select and evaluate one of the clinical decision
support systems (CDSS) listed on pages 127 (qualitative- CDSS types) and/or 135 (CDSS
specific platforms) of your textbook.
Your paper must address the following components:
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Design
o clinical intent
o mechanisms of intervention
o methods of reasoning
Privacy and Security
o What privacy and security protections are built into the CDSS?
o What are some of the privacy and security concerns you think should be addressed to
prevent unauthorized access?
Interoperability
o What other health information systems (EHR, CPOE, etc.) does the CDSS
incorporate?
o What standards (ANSI, HL-7, UMLS, ASTM, etc.) does the CDSS utilize?
o What strategies could be used to ensure interoperability with other systems?
Incorporation of Internet Technologies
o How does the CDSS interact with the internet?
o What internet based standards does the CDSS incorporate (SGML, XML, HTTP,
TCP/IP, etc.)?
Data Integrity
o What are the sources of the data?
o List at least 10 data elements and permissible values for the data dictionary?
For your selected system, create a policy to ensure compliance with health information,
data exchange or industry infrastructure standards.
The Final Paper should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class
discussions, case studies, assignments, additional research and the application of new
knowledge. You must utilize at least five scholarly sources, in addition to the course text.
Your references must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
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ust be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA
style as outlined in the Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Studentàname
o Course name and number
o Instructoràname
o Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center.

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