A. Refer to the attached “Master Patient Index” to do the following:
1. Identify three duplicate patients.
2. Identify three errors in the data.
B. Refer to the attached “Sample Data Dictionary” supporting document to do the following:
1. Identify three missing elements from the data dictionary.
2. Evaluate whether the data dictionary contains the required elements to meet interoperability standards.
C. Create a presentation about how inaccurate data impacts the ability to share healthcare information with other organizations by doing the following:
1. Summarize your findings from parts A1 and A2.
2. Summarize your findings from parts B1 and B2.
3. Describe a process improvement plan for data entry to ensure patient identification, including the following:
• the problem statement,
• the sources where the data errors could have originated,
• a plan that addresses the steps needed to correct the data errors,
• a plan that addresses what to do if a duplicate cannot be corrected,
• a plan that addresses ongoing maintenance of duplicates,
• a plan that addresses the problem statement
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.