Mn 501 Respond To Discussion Unit 9: Data Management

Dear Anabelle,I agree that we need data management now more than ever. The health system is changing and with it comes a lot of patient data that needs to be properly managed. I am glad that in your position, you have seen the importance of proper data management. Poor data management especially in the health system might compromise patient safety. Double booking or booking the wrong patient for the wrong procedure might lead to lifelong injuries or even death. We need data management to capture and store important patient information to avert such disasters. This data can also be stored for long term use where it can be accessed by other healthcare providers treating the same patient (Surkis & Read, 2015). It is good that you have new analytical technology in your unit which has made operations better and that you continue acquiring skills to deliver this technology to others. Thank you and all the best.ReferencesSurkis, A., & Read, K. 92015). Research data management. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 103(3), 154-156.Dear Annita,Thank you for the post. Data management, technology and informatics are an important competencies that many healthcare practitioners should learn because of the increasing change to automated