BHA FPX 4106 assessment 3 Healthcare Information Review Proposal BHA-FPX4106 Introduction to Managing Health Care Information ​​​​​​​Introduction

BHA FPX 4106 assessment 3 Healthcare Information Review Proposal

BHA-FPX4106 Introduction to Managing Health Care Information

Introduction

This proposal aims to assess the quality of care provided to female breast cancer patients aged 30-60 years. Enhancing patient care quality is vital, especially for cancer patients who grapple not only with the disease’s physical toll but also with mental trauma, stress, fear, and uncertainty (Mahapatra, Nayak, & Pati, 2016). This proposal will primarily focus on evaluating the radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging or biopsies received by patients. By comparing our office data with national averages and external departmental data, we seek to identify areas for improvement and enhance patient care quality.

Data Collection Plan

Data collection commences post the determination of benchmarks, with national averages serving as our reference point. We will gather data from external departments, including hospital admissions and oncology partners. The collected information, focusing on age, gender, and cancer diagnosis specifics, is crucial for our proposal’s relevance (Alexandrou & Mentzas, 2019). Due to data availability challenges, gathering comprehensive information may take 2-3 weeks. Subsequently, a comparison of our office data with external sources will facilitate care quality assessment and inform necessary actions.

Data Security Plan

Ensuring patient information security is paramount, necessitating compliance with HIPAA regulations. Obtaining valid authorization for PHI use and securing the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system are initial steps (Oachs & Watters, 2020B). All patient data will be exclusively managed through the EHR system, with staff instructed against discussing patient information via insecure channels. Post-study, redundant patient data will be thoroughly deleted by the IT department to maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Benchmarking Plan

Utilizing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ensures our benchmark data aligns with national standards (AHRQ, n.d.). Though our office serves fewer patients than national averages, comparing our data with these standards remains informative. Specifically, we’ll focus on breast cancer diagnostics and radiation therapy within the 30-60 age bracket to ensure effective benchmarking.