HTH 1304 - Health Information Technology and Systems

Description

Introduces students to the basic concepts of health information management in the health care setting. Historical and current record-keeping practices will be explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. The definition of, standards for, and development of both paper and electronic health records as to content, format, evaluation, and completion are discussed. Numbering and filing systems, registries, indexes, forms, and screen design and data exchange are addressed. Other topics include data sets, storage, retrieval, use, and structure of health care data; record assembly and analysis; chart location; master patient index; physician documentation and release of information; the role of accrediting and regulatory agencies; facility and staff organization; legal and ethical issues; and the transition to an electronic patient record.

Outcomes

1. Describe the role of the health information management department in a health care institution.
2. Discuss policies and procedures that are required in health care information systems.
3. Summarize current issues related to health information systems.
4. Differentiate various health information standards in terms of their ability to support the requirements of a health care enterprise.
5. Identify health information technologies necessary for effective data storage and use in health care organizations.
6. Outline the functions of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
7. Investigate policies that comply with the changing regulations among payment systems for health care services.

PreRequisites

None

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