| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
Examination of health information systems with focus on analysis of
applications for information systems in the health care delivery
system. Emphasis will be placed upon skills necessary to employ the
methods used to evaluate a variety of types of information systems
applications in a health care setting.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
- Wager, Glaser and Lee. Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management, 2nd ed., Jossey-Bass, 2009. ISBN: 9780470387801
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| Supplemental Materials: |
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Upon successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge,
skills, and processes necessary to effectively manage fiscal, human,
and physical resources in a health care setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues and trends in a changing
health care environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current computer technology used in a
health care setting.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will
demonstrate an understanding of:
1. The various definitions of health care information.
2. The role of data and information in a health care system, and
the
importance of quality, accuracy and timeliness.
3. The history and evolution of health care information systems.
4. Health care standards, licensure, and accreditation.
5. Information technology that supports health care information
systems.
6. The role of management in aligning information technology
initiatives with organizational goals.
7. Legal and ethical aspects of patient medical records and patient
confidentiality.
8. The life cycle of information systems and the approach for
acquiring new systems.
9. The use of emerging technology in the health care
industry.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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