HIM 1133 - Health Data Content

Description
Introduction to data collection methods for health information systems including structure, content, and standards. Study of the datasets and databases used in various health care settings. Overview of the creation and maintenance of health information disease registries and indexes.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the Health Information Management program of study.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the maintenance and monitoring of data storage systems.
Discuss healthcare data sets.
Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
Demonstrate understanding of the accreditation process, including preparation, licensing, and/or certification surveys.
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient records as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards.
Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data.
Collect and maintain health data (such as data elements, data sets, and databases).
Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care management, billing reports, registries and/or databases.
Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from national, state, local, and facility level.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, substantially free of errors.
Students can use computers proficiently.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information

Standard Practices
HIM Grading Scale:
A=93-100
B=85-92
C=77-84
D=69-76
F=< 69