Informatics
Domain Breakdown
What is Informatics?
Health informatics focuses on the strategic application of information technology to healthcare systems and processes. In this context, "informatics" refers to the systematic application of information and computer science principles to healthcare management and administration.
Professionals in health informatics management play a pivotal role in aligning technological solutions with the goals and objectives of healthcare organizations. They are responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of health information systems, ensuring that these systems effectively support the delivery of quality patient care.
Domains
Computer, Database, and Network Architectures:
Definition: This sub-niche involves the design and implementation of computer, network, and database systems.
Contribution: Enhances the technological infrastructure through designing and implementing computer, network, and database systems.
Interoperability and Standards:
Definition: This sub-niche includes creating systems with a high degree of order using established rules and guidelines, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Contribution: Establishes systematic order in
healthcare systems, emphasizing Electronic Health Records (EHRs) for streamlined workflow and care-related activities.
Subspecialties:
Definition: This sub-niche involves knowledge and skills related to healthcare settings and domains, including public health, life sciences, and IoT.
Contribution: Applies expertise to diverse healthcare
domains, spanning public health, life sciences, and IoT, to address specific needs and challenges.
Health Information Privacy and Security:
Definition: This sub-niche involves knowledge and skills related to protecting confidential and legally protected health data, both electronic and paper-based.
Contribution: Ensures the safeguarding of confidential
health data through cybersecurity engineering, policy development, staff training, physical audits, and compliance-related activities.
Careers
- IT Helpdesk Support Technician
- Network Engineer
- Computer Science Researcher
- Database Administrator
- Health Interoperability Project Manager
- Electronic Health Records Specialist
- Health Information Standards Specialist
- Health Information Exchange (HIE) Analyst
- Bioinformatician
- Public Health Informatician
- Health Policy Manager
- IoT Healthcare Solutions Architect
- Information Security Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Health Information Privacy Officer
- Health Information Privacy and Security Trainer
Certifications
Resume Keywords
- Computer, Database and Network Architectures: systems Design, Network Architecture, Database Management, It Support.
- Interoperability and Standards: Health Information Standards, Interoperability Management, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Data Exchange.
- Subspecialities: Public Health Informatics, Life Sciences integration, IoT Healthcare Solutions, Health Policy Management.
- Health Information Privacy and Security: Information Security, Compliance Management, Cybersecutiy Engineering, Privacy Policy Development.
For example, for a Information Secuity Officer: "Implemented robust cybersecurity measures and privacy policies, ensuring the protection of sensitive health information against digital threats."