Course

Health Information Management I

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Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course Code
HIMP 1120
Credits
4.00
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
Lecture - 30, Lecture/Practice – 15, Practicum - 15, Online - 20
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Practicum
Hybrid
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the practice and profession of health information management. The basic health information management functions, services and systems in both acute and nonacute health care settings will be explored. Students will be able to apply knowledge through a variety of activities including lecture/practice and practicum at various local health care facilities.
Course Content
  1. Overview
    • evolution of health information management
    • functions, uses, and value of health data/information
    • ownership of the health record/health information
    • functions, activities, roles within the health record/information department
  2. Health Information Systems
    • systems overview (input, process, output, feedback, control)
    • Information flow
    • patient/client registration (R-ADT)
    • eMPI
    • numbering and filing systems
      • types, including advantages and disadvantages of each
      • tracking and control systems
      • centralized vs. decentralized
      • image-based record systems
        • micrographics
        • optical image processing (scanning)
        • hybrid record
    • electronic health record systems
  3. Content of the Health Record
    • data collection:
      • by source: (patient/client/resident; direct care providers)
      • by type: (administrative, clinical, operative, diagnostic, nursing, ancillary, specialized)
    • documents  (acute, ambulatory/day care, obstetrical, newborn)
    • purpose
    • data element components
    • completed by
    • development of
      • source-orientated
      • problem-oriented
      • integrated
      • other
    • organization/assembly of documents
    • documentation formats
  4. Forms & Views/Templates
    • design principles
    • control principles
    • forms management team
    • role of the health information manager
  5. Documentation Requirements (standards)
    • retrospective
    • point of care
    • quantitative assessment and improvement
    • qualitative assessment and improvement
    • compliance
    • electronic authentication
  6. Levels of Care (Ambulatory Care, Long Term Care)
    • define
    • services offered
    • record/system requirements
    • documentation
  7. Record Retention and Destruction
    • overview of relevant legislation
    • storage options (physical facilities, destruction, technology, commercial)
    • active vs. inactive
    • back-up and data recovery strategies
  8. Professional Practice and Personal Development for the Health Information Management Professional
    • profession and professionalism defined
    • professional and related associations (provincial, national and international)
    • structure
    • role/purpose
      • credentialing processes
      • certification
      • licensure
        • labour relations overview
        • contracts
        • health unions
          • education and learning
          • entry-level (diploma/degree)
          • continuing
          • portfolio
            • roles (past, current, future opportunities)
            • code of ethics
Learning Activities
  1. Lecture/Practice/Practicum in HIM lab and at local health care facilities
  2. Group discussion
  3. Tours
  4. Role Shadowing
  5. Independent study of assigned topics
Means of Assessment

Typical evaluations would include:

  •      Final Exam
  •      2 Midterm Exams
  •      Assignments (one group assignment)
  •      Reflective Learning Journals/Questionnaires

 

Course evaluation is based on course learning outcomes and is consistent with Douglas College Curriculum and Development Policy.

 

A detailed evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.  Outline of evaluation may be subject to change.

 

This is a graded course.

Learning Outcomes

In this course participants will have opportunity to:

  • perform the basic record management processes typically required of a health information department including patient/client registration, document organization, analysis, incomplete record control, tracking, retrieval, filing, and storage.
  • devise and implement systems for the collection, control, storage, retrieval, retention and destruction of health information within required uses, institutional guidelines and legal statutes.
  • articulate the need for and uses of the health record and for quality data and information.
  • use computer applications to facilitate the record management process.
  • describe the major content areas, data elements, and formats used in the health record.
  • outline the flow of health record information from initial encounter to final storage.
  • explain the principles of forms design (paper and electronic) including the use of templates to improve the use and control of the health record.
  • describe the scope of professional practice within the field of health information management.
  • describe the role of HIM and HIM related organization including CHIMA, AHIMA, IFHRO, COACH, etc.
  • interpret the HIM professional code of ethics.
  • transfer the knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to reality settings and explain variations in practice.
  • engage in self-evaluation and develop strategies to facilitate continued learning for personal professional development.
  • apply confidentiality and professional ethics during lecture/practice and practicum experiences
  • develop an appreciation for the importance of confidentiality, security and integrity of health care
  • data/information.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

 

A list of mandatory and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for HIMP 1120
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024