HITM2231

This course will explore the procedures associated with statistics in healthcare, with emphasis on the application of data to evaluate quality outcomes. Students will learn calculation processes for a variety of descriptive statistics found in the Health Information Management department including vital statistics, productivity, staffing and budgets. The course will also explore inferential statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, probability and inference. Students will learn about different types of research design and the role of the Institutional Review Board in research with healthcare facilities. Student Learning Outcomes

• Define how healthcare statistics are used in connection with healthcare quality outcomes. (VI.4)
• Apply commonly-used descriptive healthcare statistics using Excel functions. (III.3)
• Compare and contrast between descriptive and inferential statistics (III.3)
• Utilize descriptive and predictive healthcare statistics. (III.3)
• Apply statistical results to patient care, budget, staffing, and quality. (III.3)
• Interpret quantitative data through the appropriate use of data presentation methods (III.4)
• Explain basic research methods. (III.5)