Browsing Health Informatics Internship Reports by Title
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Framework for a web-based breast imaging learning module built on the open-source CAISIS platform and integrated with the new Breast Imaging EMR and existing breast imaging information technology infrastructure at Capital District Health Authority
(2012-09-11)This report describes the work performed during an 18-week summer internship in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Capital District Health Authority (CDHA) by Master of Health Informatics (MHI) candidate Mete ... -
Fully Automated Wait Time Report Generator for Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program
(2012-05-29)In Canada, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer to afflict women. Although late stages are difficult to treat, prognoses for earlier stages are quite promising. Early detection is of paramount value in the ... -
Furthering an Innovative Approach to Caring for the Frail Elderly
(2016-03-28)People over the age of 65 (seniors) are the fastest growing demographic in Canada representing approximately 15% of the total national population in 2013 and expecting to grow to 24% by 2036 (Statistics Canada). The cost ... -
Health Data Analyst at DGI Clinical
(2017-08-18)This report discusses the internship undertaken by the author at DGI Clinical, a Halifax based company that provides innovative clinical metric solutions that demonstrate clinically meaningful outcomes of treatments. The ... -
Health Informatics in Psychosocial Oncology
(2012-05-25)This report provides a brief account of the author’s internship and details a proposed process for strengthening the provision of psychosocial care, information, and support for cancer patients and their families. The ... -
Health Information and Privacy Impact Assessments
(2012-06-05)The Romanow Report recommends that “Canadians should have ownership over their personal health information, ready access to their personal health records, clear protection of the privacy of their health records, and better ... -
Health Information Management in a Critical Care Environment
(2012-07-31)This internship report involves the reworking of the data collection processes for the Division of Critical Care in the Capital District Health Authority. With attention to Health Informatics methods, interview processes ... -
The Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care Initiative: Implementing Nursing Sensitive Outcomes Measurement Across Sectors of the Health Care System
(2012-07-31)The measurement and assessment of patient health outcomes is important for ensuring that health care organizations are providing the best and most effective care. The Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care (HOBIC) ... -
Health System Key Performance Indicators
(2016-07-15)The Nova Scotia government and the Health Authorities need to ensure accountability so existing health system resources are maximized. To monitor system performance, information is needed about where dollars are spent and ... -
Identifying clinical workflows and Canadian requirements Allscripts Summer Internship Report 2016
(2016-07-25)This internship took place in the Allscripts Richmond Office, B.C, starting May 16, 2016, and lasting for 13 weeks. This internship report was written to report the work performed by the author in a timely manner. The ... -
Implementation of ChekOne Task Verification Software
(2017-08-18)The internship was performed at IWK Health Centre from May 10th, 2017 to September 8th 2017. The objective of the internship was to implement the ChekOne task verification software to track and monitor the daily work ... -
Improving Data Flow for Better EMR Quality at KAMC: Activation of the Electronic Code Unit System (ECUS) in EMR
(2013-12-16)This internship explains the process of introducing a new system called Electronic Code Unit System (ECUS) into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC). The purposes of introducing this system ... -
Improving Quality of Patient Information
(2012-05-25)The level of data to process and the need of up-to-date data for quick analysis and decision-making are vital to retain its present position and growth in the industry. Hence, the Slic Laser decided to computerize their ... -
Informatics Student Innovator with IWK Health Centre
(2016-08-15)This summer I have worked with IWK Health Centre and their Informatics Department in a novel position titled ‘Student Innovator in Health Informatics’, seeking to bring a health informatics based solution of my design ... -
"Information Technology”---the solution for the efficiency, effectiveness of Health Services
(2012-08-02)The internship is an integral part of the Master in Health Informatics (MHI) program. It has been such a great opportunity for the intern to obtain valuable insights and hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. The ... -
Integrated Quality Database
(2017-08-18)The organization: EMC provides ground and air ambulance services to Nova Scotians in emergencies. The services range from basic to advanced life support. Telehealth (811) is also part of this company which provides medical ... -
Investigating Canadian Business & System Requirements at Allscripts Canada
(2017-08-11)Understanding the foundational principles upon which our healthcare organization is built, is perhaps one of the most crucial things when considering the implementation of healthcare technology within different clinical ... -
Investigations in Patient Education Resources & the Generation of Generic Templates for Computerized Patient Education for Cancer Patients
(2012-09-10)The aim of the report was to complete the MHI- internship requirement. This internship was accomplished in NICHE research group under supervision of Dr Raza Abidi. The major purpose of the internship was to apply health ... -
IT Manager
(2012-05-28)Health informatics is a program that promotes and supports the use of health information in health services delivery, health management systems, research, learning and health policy development for the purpose of improving ... -
ITANIUM: System Transformation for US-based Health Claim Adjudication
(2012-05-28)As a partial requirement of MHI program at Dalhousie University, the author had the opportunity to join Keane Canada Inc Halifax, Nova Scotia where the author worked for Tufts: one of the leading insurance companies in ...