4 hours/week
In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lectures, case study analysis, independent research, exercises, training on data classification technology, participant presentations, classroom discussions, and guest speakers.
- Current issues and trends in the regional, national, and global health care systems
- Roles and responsibilities of the health information management professional relating to the Canadian health information management lifecycle
- Structure and role of CHIMA
- Ethical issues relating to health information and the application of the CHIMA Code of Ethics
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Apply the stages of the health information management lifecycle as it relates to current issues and trends of the health care system;
- Evaluate strategies integral to health information management planning;
- Apply relevant legislation and principles pertaining to health information access, use, and disclosure;
- Design an organizational information model, including data, content, and documentation standards;
- Compose policies and procedures that determine the access, use and disclosure of health data in compliance with Canadian health law;
- Develop a model for the maintenance, retention, and protection of health information;
- Design a strategy for health information disposition and destruction; and
- Construct a health information management lifecycle evaluation framework including appropriate metrics to be utilized at each stage of health information management.
Assessment will be based on course objectives andwill be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a Letter graded course. All assignments must be completed to pass the course.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
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