Health care data
Health care data comes in many different forms and may be managed by individuals from many different departments. The concept of data stewardship is governed by the philosophy that the collection, viewing, storage, exchange, aggregation, and analysis of data is done within a system of accountability. This system is usually part of a larger quality management program.
For this discussion, you will assume the role of a data steward for a large health care facility with multiple departments. In your initial post,
Define and describe health data stewardship.
Identify who should practice data stewardship in an acute hospital or a large provider practice and why.
Describe specific practices suggested for data stewardship. Include a minimum of three best practices, explained in detail.
Explain the importance of health data stewardship.
Describe what you will do as the health data steward to ensure that personal health information (PHI) is put to appropriate uses and misuses are prevented.
Reflect on how data stewardship has changed as the health care industry progresses to the electronic health record.
Data stewards should follow best practices when it comes to collecting and managing patient information such as: limiting access only to authorized personnel; ensuring confidentiality through encryption; creating audit logs which track user activity; regular backups in case of system failure or disaster; implementing robust security protocols; providing training on proper use of electronic systems containing PHI (personal health information); adhering to HIPAA standards for protecting PHI from improper disclosure.
Health data stewardship is important because it helps protect patient privacy while also allowing organizations to make informed decisions about care delivery based on reliable evidence. As the health care industry progresses towards greater adoption of EHRs (electronic health records), the role of the steward becomes even more critical given the increased complexity and sensitivity associated with storing/sharing patient information online.
In my role as a steward I will ensure that appropriate measures are taken when it comes to handling PHI including restricting access only those required personnel who need access in order fulfill their job duties, following updated guidelines regarding security protocols measures according healthcare regulations such as HIPAA etc., regularly updating our policies/procedures related privacy/security control measures enforcement compliance monitoring activities etc.
The rise in EHR use has necessitated changes in approach regarding health data management due increased reliance on digital technologies when it comes storing/exchanging personal information – meaning there must now be even greater emphasis placed on protecting this valuable asset from being potentially misused by malicious actors