HITM1210

This course introduces the student to the health information management profession by covering topics fundamental to the field such as the purpose and use of health information, regulatory requirements, electronic health records and various job functions associated with managing health information. Students will explore the history of maintaining health records including collection, filing, storage and retention of health data. Exploration of the various stakeholders in the health industry will be covered. Students will also be introduced to various types of health records, clinical classification systems and reimbursement practices. This course is a foundational course that paves the way for more advanced health information courses.Student Learning Outcomes

• Summarize the development of health information management as a profession and benefits of professional membership.
• Describe the internal and external stakeholders of health information organizations and health data.
• Explain the uses and values of health records in paper or electronic format.
• Distinguish among the content of health records in various departments and facilities.
• Identify methods for collecting, filing, storage and retention according to compliance requirements.
• Differentiate among quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis of health records.
• Apply policies to the process of managing health information
• Articulate the usability and accessibility of health information by patients, including current trends and future challenges.
• Identify quality and performance standards and their sources who measure data.
• Discover current trends and future challenges in health information exchange.
• Identify Health Information job functions, how they relate to each other, and how they are achieved in the electronic environment.