Description
HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS INTERVIEW For this assignment, you will arrange an interview with an individual in informatics or clinical health information systems. In addition to the suggested topics listed below, you should be prepared to ask at least five additional questions related to the current use and outlook of healthcare informatics. There are three assigned APA formatted headings for this essay and they are to be titled as follows: General Information, Summary of Interview, and Acquired Learning. The following information explains what is to be included in the headings. General Information Explain why you selected this person to interview. How did you approach the individual to ask for the interview? Was the individual approachable? Summary of Interview In a narrative form, describe the information transmitted in answer to your questions. What is your summary of discussion? Do not list the questions and answers or quote the answers, instead describe in your own words what you heard. Acquired Learning Explain what you learned from this experience. What are your take aways? Was it difficult to get an appointment? Was the interviewee evasive or forthright? What would you do differently? Did you meet your expectations for this assignment? Was it a positive or a negative experience? Did you expand your knowledge base about informatics? Points to include in your interview include: Interviewee’s prior experience Education requirement for current position Interviewee’s certification(s) Continuing education required for current position or certification(s) Interviewee’s future outlook on current position The rubric is posted at the end of this assignment description. Please read the rubric before beginning your essay. Prepare a professional essay using APA format and academic writing skills. Start the essay with an introduction and end the essay with a conclusion. Include a rationale for each of the answers in well-drawn paragraphs. Interview notes: Education requirement for current position Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare / Informatics / Education / Business or Information System. Interviewee’s certification(s) RN Registered Nursing / IT related degree such as Computer Science. Vendor Proficiency/ Certification Epic : ASAP ( Emergency dept), Stork (OB/GYN), Ambulatory (outpatient), Inpatient Clindoc (nursing focused), etc … Cerner: Continuing education required for current position or certification(s) Epic : take application essentials and booster training every five years. Interviewee’s future outlook on current position From nursing informatic analyst ( focus bedside nursing and healthcare information system evaluation) may go up to developer, administration, education and research. Then can bridge to clinical informatics focusing clinical practices and pt care plans
Essay Grading Rubric
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Excellent 90 to 100%
High 80 to 89%
Satisfactory 70 to 79 %
Unsatisfactory 0-69%
Addresses
Posed
Questions
All elements of the assignment and posed questions addressed thoroughly and comprehensively.
All elements of the assignment and questions addressed adequately, most addressed comprehensively.
All elements of the assignment and questions addressed, but only one or two addressed comprehensively.
Elements of the Assignment or questions not addressed or minimally addressed.
Analysis and
Content
Rich in content and details with full development of thought; displays excellent understanding of topic. Uses relevant information in analysis with original ideas. Factually correct, reflective, and substantive contribution.
Content is substantial yet lacks detail and depth OR full development of concept/thought. Provides a moderate amount of insight, understanding, and reflective thought; provides original ideas.
Incompletely explains ideas or
does not effectively use supporting
evidence; information is inappropriate for intended audience. Repeats ideas or does
not provide original ideas. Provides
only minimal understanding or reflective thought.
Content is off-topic or irrelevant; presents information in a style which is inappropriate. Provides little to no understanding or reflective thought; does not provide any original ideas.
Organization
Well organized essay with a strong
introduction, thesis statement, body, and conclusion. Transitions are clear and easy to follow. Uses a consistent organizational structure that groups related information.
Includes introduction, thesis
statement, body, and conclusion. Transitions are present. Uses some organizational structure; information easy to follow.
Loose organization with
introduction and body, but weak or missing thesis and/or conclusion. Uses a loosely defined organizational structure; weak transitions.
Fails to follow essay organization
guidelines. No clear introduction, thesis statement, body, or conclusion. No consistent organizational structure or transitions; information is
difficult to follow.
References and
Support
Uses course material, personal/
professional experiences, and other relevant information to support important points.
Incorporates some references
to course material and other supporting elements.
Incorporates personal/professional
experience but no references to course or other relevant material.
Includes little to no references or
supporting experience/evidence.
Clarity and
Writing
Mechanics
Excellent writing mechanics. Explains all ideas clearly and concisely with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Adheres to all APA guidelines, format, and requirements.
Satisfactory writing mechanics with only minor errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Closely follows APA guidelines and format with only minor errors.
Some errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling which distract or impair readability. Some errors in APA citations or paper format.
Fails to explain ideas clearly; numerous errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling which distract the reader and impair readability. Does not follow APA guidelines
