The Health Information Workforce: Current and Future Developments (Health Informatics)

✍ Scribed by Kerryn Butler-Henderson (editor), Karen Day (editor), Kathleen Gray (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 357
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book provides a detailed guide to the highly specialised but little known health information workforce - people who are health informaticians, digital health experts, and managers of health data, health information and health knowledge. It explains the basis of their unique functions within healthcare – their educational pathways and standards, professional qualifications and industry certifications, scholarly foundations and principles of good practice. It explores their challenges, including the rise of the health consumer movement, the drive to improve equity and quality in healthcare, new technologies such as artificial intelligence, and the COVID-19 infodemic. Case studies describe how practitioners in real-world roles around the world are addressing the digital transformation of health.

The Health Information Workforce: Current and Future Developments offers insights into a skilled group of people who are essential for healthcare services to function, for care providers to practice at the top of their scope, for researchers to generate significant insights, and for care consumers to be empowered participants in health systems. This book offers new perspectives for anyone working or intending to work in the health sector. It is a critical resource for health workforce planners, employers and educators seeking guidance on the specialised capabilities needed for high performance in an increasingly information-intensive sector.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: The Specialised Data, Information, and Knowledge Workforce in Health: Present and Future
Specialising in Data, Information and Knowledge Work in Health
Ways of Exploring HIDDIN Work
The Present Position of HIDDIN Work
An Overview of HIDDIN Work
Health Informatics
Digital Health
Data
Information
Knowledge
The Future: A Coherent Framework for HIDDIN Work
Professionalisation of HIDDIN Work
The Future: Deepening Insights into HIDDIN Work
References
Part II: Identity
Chapter 2: Health Information Work: A Scoping Review
Introduction
Methods
Results
Bibliometric Analysis
Topic Analysis
Role Analysis
Recurring Concerns
Discussion
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Chapter 3: The Socio-technical Foundations of Health Information Work
Origins, Underlying Values and Principles
Theories and Concepts for Design and Analysis
Theory-Based Analysis of Social and Technical Interchange
Relevance of Socio-technical Principles to Digital Health
Relevance of Socio-technical Principles to the HIDDIN Workforce
Promoting Digital Health Literacy
Advocating for Users of Technology in Healthcare
Contributing to Research and Knowledge About Digital Health
References
Chapter 4: Occupational Classifications in the Health Information Disciplines
Introduction
How Occupations Are Classified Internationally
Occupational Classification of HIDDIN Work
Categories Derived from Global Job Listings
Categorising Roles or Competencies
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Competencies, Education, and Accreditation of the Health Information Workforce
Introduction
Competency
Competency Frameworks
Competency-Based Education
Accreditation
Professionalisation
Roles and Responsibilities: Specialisation, Convergence, Overlap
Competencies and Information Governance
Education and Training: Traditional Academic Accredited Model or Alternative Pathways?
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Professional and Industry Certifications for the Health Information Workforce
Introduction
Why and How Individuals Are Certified?
Comparisons with Health Care and Information Professions
Certifications for the HIDDIN Workforce
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Professional Learning and Development for the Health Information Workforce
Introduction
Professional Development and Professional Learning
Evidence-Based Strategies for Professional Learning
Current Professional Development Practices
Evaluating Before Choosing Professional Learning Options
Conclusion
References
Part III: Innovation
Chapter 8: Health Workforce Learning in Response to Artificial Intelligence
Introduction
A Framework for Professional Learning
Discussion
References
Chapter 9: The Rise of the Consumer Health Information Specialist
Introduction
The Work of Consumer Health Information Specialists
Pathways into Consumer Health Information Work
Where Do Consumer Health Information Specialists Work?
Principles of Professional Practice
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: The Globalisation of Health Information Work
Introduction
A Rapid Review of the Literature
The Globalised Health Information Workforce
HIDDIN Workforce Implications
References
Part IV: Impact
Chapter 11: Leadership Roles in the Specialist Digital Health Workforce
Introduction
Leadership Traits and Skills
Digital Health Leadership for Workforce Well-Being
Leadership for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Archetypal Leadership Roles
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: The Specialist Digital Health Workforce Impact on Access and Equity
Introduction
Digital Health as a Facilitator of Access and Equity
Digital Health Work in US Communities
Digital Health Work in Australian Communities
Digital Health Work in Responses to COVID-19
Bringing the HIDDIN Workforce Out of the Clinic
References
Chapter 13: The Impact on Safety and Quality of Care of the Specialist Digital Health Workforce
Introduction
Responding to a Pandemic
Building a Cohesive Workforce
Managing Risk
Improving Transparency
Operating a Virtual Clinic
Sharing Knowledge Globally
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Part V: Case Studies
Chapter 14: Working as a CIO in Healthcare
Introduction
Emergence of the CIO
Key Functions of CIOs
Becoming a CIO
Challenges and Directions for CIO Roles
References
Chapter 15: Working as a Health Cybersecurity Specialist
Introduction
The Challenge of Being a Healthcare Cybersecurity Specialist
Simon Cowley, Department of Health, Australia
Christopher Bolan, St John of God Healthcare, Australia
Ken Fowle, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Australia
Richard Staynings, Cylera, USA
Trish Williams, Flinders University, Australia
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Working as a Health Data Scientist
Introduction
Natasha Donnolley, University of New South Wales, Australia
Lachlan Rudd, eHealth New South Wales, Australia
Oisin Fitzgerald, University of New South Wales, Australia
Miranda Davies-Tuck, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne
Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Working as a Health AI Specialist
Introduction
Case Study 1: Feasibility of ML for Chemotherapy Screening
Case Study 2: Predicting Outcomes in Children’s Brain Tumours
Case Study 3: Precision Medicine for Congenital Hearing Loss
Ethics and Governance in Cases 2 and 3
Training the Humans, in Cases 2 and 3
Impact in Cases 2 and 3
Conclusions Regarding Cases 2 and 3
Case Study 4: Building a Learning System in the Intensive Care Unit
Case Study 5: Automating Vertebral Fracture Detection and Reporting
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Chapter 18: Working as a Health Information Manager
Introduction
Lorraine Fernandes, Fernandes Healthcare Insights, USA
Cameron Barnes, Cabrini Health, Australia
Deneice Marshall, Barbados Community College, Barbados
Mandy Burns, Manchester University, UK
Sabu Karakka Mandapam, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Gemala Hatta, University of Indonesia and Repati Indonesia University
Oknam Kim, Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea
Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Working as a Health Librarian
Introduction
Sarah Hayman, Barwon Health, Australia
Aoife Lawton, National Health Service Executive Librarian, Ireland
Gemma Siemensma, Ballarat Health Services, Australia
Helen Baxter, Austin Health, Australia
Meena Gupta, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Blair Kelly, Deakin University, Australia
Conclusion
References
Chapter 20: Working as a Health Research Information Specialist
Introduction
Steve McDonald, Cochrane Australia, Australia
Suzanne Lewis, NSW Central Coast Local Health District, Australia
Cecily Gilbert, University of Melbourne, Australia
Terena Solomons, Western Australian Group of Evidence-Informed Healthcare Practice, Australia
Kristan Kang, Australian Research Data Commons, Australia
Mari Elisa Kuusniemi, Helsinki University Library, Finland
Conclusion
References
Chapter 21: Working as an Allied Health Informatician
Introduction
Implications and Recommendations
References
Chapter 22: Working as a Medical Informatician
Daniel Luna: Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires
Rebecca Grainger: Hutt Hospital and University of Otago, New Zealand
Daniel Capurro: University of Melbourne
References
Chapter 23: Working as a Nursing and Midwifery Informatician
Introduction
Sally Britnell, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Lisa Livingstone, Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, New Zealand
Abin Chacko, Waitemata District Health Board, New Zealand
Karen Blake, healthAlliance NZ Ltd, New Zealand
Karen Day, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 24: Working as a Public Health Informatician
Introduction
Robyn Whittaker, Waitemata District Health Board, New Zealand
Vicki Bennett, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia
Vanessa Selak, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Brian Stokes, University of Tasmania, Australia
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 25: Journeys into Becoming a Digital Health Specialist
Introduction
Urooj Raza Khan: “I wanted my health records anywhere anytime.”
Leanna (Lee) Woods: “Administration should not absorb one third of my time as a nurse.”
Gerardo Luis (Ikee) Dimaguila: “…passionate about patient empowerment and bridging healthcare gaps through technological innovation.”
Mohamed Khalifa: “I could add greater value in population health through informatics, as compared to treating individual patients.”
Greig Russell: “The daylight is slowly creeping in.”
Elizabeth (Liz) Schoff: “Technology has changed, but people are still key to leveraging its value.”
Saswata (Sas) Ray: “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” (Erol Ozan)
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Index