HITM1240

This course covers the basic concepts of an information system and the life cycle of information systems. The course also covers integration of clinical data from source applications in electronic health records (EHRs). Security measures to protect organization-wide information systems, measures to protect data integrity and validity are discussed. Students will utilize a variety of health information systems that are currently used in the industry.Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify the initiatives and framework of the electronic health record, including supplemental technologies. (III.1)
• Demonstrate knowledge of inpatient clinical information systems, management support systems, and outpatient information systems. (III.2)
• Discuss the aspects of standardized healthcare data sets and standards in the electronic environment. (I.5, I.6, III.7)
• Identify steps taken in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support for organization-wide information systems. (II.3)
• Investigate the use of audit trails in EHRs. (II.2)
• Investigate the personal health record (PHR) and its integration into EHRs. (III.2)
• Engage in the use of multiple EHR applications used in the industry to perform a variety of health information tasks. (II.3, III.6 DM)
• Determine data dictionary element's compliance with governance standards. (I.6 DM)
• Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of data warehousing and data validity. (I.3, I.6 DM)
• Analyze the information life cycle, including how data is acquired, used, stored, retrieved and validated in the electronic health record system. (III.6)
• Compare and contrast interoperability standards for various health systems (III.7.DM)