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HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 How do the analytics needs of health care enterprises vary based on organization size? Describe the four types of projects in project management for examining the analytical needs of a health care organization as outlined in Chapter 1 of the textbook.

DQ2 An acute care hospital is facing challenges related to an increased number of preventable readmission. Describe the role of analytics in reducing the number of preventable readmissions. Which analytics would be important? How do analytics help to identify patients who are at risk for preventable readmissions?

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 What is the importance of understanding the minimal data set needed to achieve the purpose of the report? How do health care organizations determine if reporting needs to be static or ad hoc? What are the challenges if data does not exist in an extractable format?

DQ2 Describe the requirements for a reporting tool that would facilitate the tracking of a merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) quality performance in an emergency department environment (e.g., clinical dashboard). In your responses to peers, discuss at a high level how MIPS quality measure performance is determined for one or more quality measures that may be used by an emergency department.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 What are clinical quality measures used for? Identify five clinical quality measures used by CMS. Describe the general structure of the five clinical quality measures you identified and explain how they are reported. Provide an example of how each of the five clinical quality measures you identified are designed to improve the quality of care.

DQ2 What are the role of benchmarks in quality improvement activities? In order to benchmark progress, describe what an organization can compare its benchmarks against. Provide an example of a source for benchmarks.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 What is the difference between structured and unstructured data? Compare the impact of using structured versus unstructured data.

DQ2 Why does health care data need to be aggregated? In the data aggregation process, what is the impact of using information that is assigned a code as opposed to free text data?

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 What is the purpose of looking at different types of data? What is the role of clinical terminology in data aggregation, normalization, and reconciliation?

DQ2 How do you evaluate outliers? How can outliers be used to determine root cause of data integrity issues? Research and briefly explain how CMS uses Winsorization when calculating cost performance.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 What is the purpose of data analytics in health care? What is the role of structured query language (SQL) in analytics?

DQ2 Describe how predictive analytics is used operationally in clinical and business processes in health care. In your response to peers, describe one or more roles of predictive analytics in the health care environment.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 What is the importance of understanding patterns and trends in data? Provide a specific example. How can the identification of patterns and trends help organizations save time?

DQ2 How is data visualization used? How can an organization determine the best way to present data? Provide a specific example.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 8 Discussion

DQ1 What is machine learning technology? How is machine learning technology being used in health care? What are the benefits of machine learning technology?

DQ2 What is the purpose of analytic strategies in health care? Describe a scenario where a health care organization would need an analytics strategy. Using the scenario you described, what would the organization need to consider when outlining components of its strategy?

 

 

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 2 Assignment  

Benchmark - Report Specifications

The purpose of this assignment is to describe the considerations for gathering report specifications. In a 500-700 word essay, address the following:

Describe the purpose of reports in health care.

What are the benefits of generating reports from gathered data? Provide an example of how report data are used in a health care setting.

Describe how incomplete clinical documentation, disparate electronic records, and inconsistent policy affects data acquisition.

Describe factors that can influence how often data should be collected.

Assess the information needed to perform a workflow study tied to wait times in an emergency department. Include the relevant data that would need to be acquired in order to evaluate wait times.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment asssesses the following programmatic competencies:

2.2 (MS), 6.6 (MSN): Assess the information needs of end users in order to assist in the acquisition of relevant data.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 3 Assignment  

Benchmark - Health Information Technology

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on how technology assists with the management of health care data to improve services and outcomes. This is a reflective paper that is intended to be completed after you have successfully completed Tableau VLAB Activity 3.

In a 750–1,000 word reflective essay, discuss how health information technology assists with the management of health data. Include the following in your essay:

Describe the two online databases you worked with in VLab.

Describe how you utilized health information technologies, applications, tools, processes, and structures to manage health data.

Which specific analytics technologies are utilized most often by health care organizations?

Analyze and interpret the data from the Tableau VLab and explain how the data can be used to improve health care services and health-related outcomes and promote wellness among populations?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

1.3 (MS), 6.3 (MSN): Apply knowledge of health information technology applications, tools, processes, and structures to manage health data.

2.1 (MS), 6.5 (MSN):  Analyze and interpret health-related data for the purposes of improving health care services and health-related outcomes and promoting wellness among populations.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 5 Assignment  

Data Processing

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the challenges associated with abstracting, normalizing, and reconciling clinical data from multiple disparate sources. In a 500-750 word paper address the following:

How are data abstracted from clinical records?

Describe the process of normalizing data.

Describe the process of reconciling data.

What are the challenges associated with using data from different sources?

This assignment requires two or three scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 7 Assignment  

Benchmark - Data Presentation

The purpose of this assignment is to create a visual for displaying data.

Use the data from the Tableau VLab Activity to create a visual representation of the data in the form of a report, chart, or graph. Include a brief rationale explaining how the data were organized and used in the creation of the visualization and why you chose the specific visual element.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assessses the following programmatic competencies:

2.5 (MS), 6.9 (MSN): Present health care data and information using effective visualization techniques.

 

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 1 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 1-2

The purpose of this assignment is to get familiar with the Tableau VLab. There are two activities associated with this assignment. Activity 1 is an introductory activity that will assist users in logging into and accessing VLab. Activity 2 is to help the student understand the functions of Tableau and to explore this software application.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Note that some activities are gated, meaning you must complete the previous activities first. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The VLab password can be accessed through the instructor. Students can also access the newest password on the VLab Login Credentials documents found in VLab.

The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

This VLab has two activities for you to complete. After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Compile both scoresheets into a single document and upload into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 3 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 3

The purpose of this assignment is to utilize two different online databases to acquire data. There is one activity associated with this assignment.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Note that some activities are gated, meaning you must complete the previous activities first. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The VLab password can be accessed through the instructor. Students can also access the newest password on the VLab Login Credentials documents found in VLab.

The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

This VLab has one activity for you to complete. After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Upload the scoresheet into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

 

 

 

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 4 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 4

The purpose of this assignment is to utilize Excel and Tableau to perform a data mining, analysis, and display activity. There is one activity associated with this assignment.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Upload the scoresheet into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 6 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 5

The purpose of this assignment is to manipulate data from an Excel spreadsheet to create a Tableau presentation. The presentation will be created with reports, charts, graphs, and dashboard information related to coder productivity. There is one activity associated with this assignment.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Upload the scoresheet into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 7 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 6

The purpose of this assignment is to work with data and statistics excerpted from different web tools and databases to create a dashboard presentation on fraud and abuse using Tableau. There is one activity associated with this assignment.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Upload the scoresheet into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

HCI660 Health Data Analytics

Week 8 Assignment  

Tableau VLab Activity 7

The purpose of this assignment is to investigate several different sources of information related to the strategic planning process. You will also provide sample data for reporting purposes in order to better evaluate necessity of services. There is one activity associated with this assignment.

Open the VLab activity as assigned by your instructor. Discuss with your instructor if you find that you cannot access an assigned activity. The minimum VLab score is 70% and unlimited attempts are allowed to reach the appropriate score or higher.

After completing the quiz for this activity, click the blue Print to PDF button (lower right-hand corner), download and save the scoresheet to your computer. Upload the scoresheet into the assignment dropbox.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Refer to "VLab Scoring Guide," prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.