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Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals

Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe

Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences  ·  Area of research: Medical Governance

Abstract

Urban hospitals face significant pressure to deliver high-quality care amidst increasing volumes of patients, growing complexity in health data ecosystems, and an urgent need for precise and timely clinical decisions. At the intersection of health informatics and organizational policy, Health Information Governance (HIG) emerges as a critical enabler of clinical excellence. This paper explores the modeling of HIG practices specifically tailored to urban hospital contexts, aiming to enhance clinical decision-making through structured data stewardship, robust privacy protocols, and interoperable information infrastructures. Leveraging a comprehensive literature review spanning frameworks from 2000 to 2020, the paper identifies key components and enablers of effective HIG. A conceptual model is proposed that integrates regulatory compliance, ethical use of data, clinical workflow alignment, and technology governance. The paper concludes with recommendations for institutionalizing HIG in urban hospitals, underlining the role of leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital transformation strategies.

Keywords

Health Information Governance, clinical decision-making, urban hospitals, data quality, interoperability, privacy management

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Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe "Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 9 2020 Page 350-362
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe "Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 3, no. 9, Mar. 2020
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe (2020). Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(9).
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe "Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 3, no. 9, Mar. 2020.
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      author = {Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe},
      title = {Modeling Health Information Governance Practices for Improved Clinical Decision-Making in Urban Hospitals},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2020},
      volume = {3},
      number = {9},
      pages = {350-362},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709251.pdf},
      abstract = {Urban hospitals face significant pressure to deliver high-quality care amidst increasing volumes of patients, growing complexity in health data ecosystems, and an urgent need for precise and timely clinical decisions. At the intersection of health informatics and organizational policy, Health Information Governance (HIG) emerges as a critical enabler of clinical excellence. This paper explores the modeling of HIG practices specifically tailored to urban hospital contexts, aiming to enhance clinical decision-making through structured data stewardship, robust privacy protocols, and interoperable information infrastructures. Leveraging a comprehensive literature review spanning frameworks from 2000 to 2020, the paper identifies key components and enablers of effective HIG. A conceptual model is proposed that integrates regulatory compliance, ethical use of data, clinical workflow alignment, and technology governance. The paper concludes with recommendations for institutionalizing HIG in urban hospitals, underlining the role of leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital transformation strategies.},
      keywords = {Health Information Governance, clinical decision-making, urban hospitals, data quality, interoperability, privacy management},
      month = {March},
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