Information & Data Management along the Care Continuum

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Course
HIMP 3340
Discontinued
No
Course code
HIMP 3340
Descriptive
Information & Data Management along the Care Continuum
Department
Health Information Management
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
36
Contact hours

Lecture: 4 hours per week

OR

Hybrid:

2 hours in-class/week

2 hours online/week

Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Hybrid
Learning activities

Students will learn principles and practices of information and data management along the care continuum through a combination of  experiential learning and independent study.  Some or all of the following methods will be used:

  • lecture/discussion
  • group work
  • group discussions and exercises
  • independent research
  • quizzes
  • instructor feedback on students' work
  • individual consultation
  • presentation (individual or group)
Course description
Students are introduced to health data and information needs across the health care continuum and the integral role and responsibilities of the health information management professional.
Course content

In this course the learner will explore:

  • Health data concepts and information governance   
  • The major users of health care data  
  • The steps in the decision-making process with a focus on data collection  
  • Health data needs across the health care continuum  
  • The public and private sector use of health care data  
  • The fundamental concepts of health informatics including data, knowledge and information  
  • The formulation of data dictionaries in compliance with data standards for health information systems  
  • The data governance and benefits to the health sector  
  • The health information exchange: framework, governance and application to health data and information
  • Privacy controls for access, use and disclosure of health data and information  
Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, successful learners will be able to:

  • Identify salient health data and information needs across the health care continuum  
  • Describe how public and private organizations use health care data to assess costs, quality and patient outcomes  
  • Discuss the the methods used to formualte a data dictionary  
  • Discuss the concept of data governance and the benefits it provides to health care organizations  
  • Identify health information exchanges and public health population-based data   
  • Outline the uses of data and information.  Outline the related privacy controls for access, use and disclosure  
Means of assessment

The course evaluation is consistent with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.  An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.  This is a graded course.  All assignments must be completed to pass the course.

Textbook materials

A list of required and optional textbooks, materials and electronic applications is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Prerequisites

HIMP 2210, HIMP 2230, HIMP 2240, HIMP 2500, HIMP 2501, and CSIS 2200  

Students in the PBD-HIM program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses in order to progress in the program.

Corequisites

HIMP 3300, BUSN 3600, BUSN 4460, and CSIS 2300

Which prerequisite

HIMP 4400, HIMP 4420, HIMP 4430, BUSN 4460, HIMP 4500, HIMP 4501