HTH 2304 - Introduction to Health Information Management

Description

Introduces health information management principles, policies, and procedures including health data content, coding and reimbursement, integrity, registries, access, and retention as well as the integration of technology in health care. Historical and current recordkeeping practices are explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. Ambulatory care, long-term care, mental health, and acute care health records are introduced. Forms design, filing methods, and types of numbering systems are covered. Other topics include the role of accrediting and regulatory agencies, facility and staff organization, health record content, record management, the transition to an electronic patient record, and future trends in health information.

Outcomes

1. Discuss the legal aspects of health information management.
2. Apply compliance standards related to health information to medical records in health care facilities.
3. Explain the use of indexes and registers for health data collection.
4. Explain the regulatory requirements for confidentiality, privacy, and security of health information used to protect the patient and the health care facility.
5. Discuss an overview of billing issues in the context of health information management.
6. Discuss the use of current technology and systems to ensure the integrity of the medical record and an optimum health information system for appropriate users and requestors.
7. Assess the impact of emerging health information technology applications on the health care industry.

PreRequisites

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