him2mhb management hlth info b
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION B
HIM2MHB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject extends students' understanding of the concepts underlying health information management and health informatics. The focus is on both administrative and clinical information systems, including system specification issues and technical considerations for electronic health information systems. Case studies and enquiries are used to apply critical theories to applications. There is an introduction to protocol-based and clinical-decision support systems. Discussions, research and student presentations enable students to create a model for designing information systems to support the provision of quality care.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEsther Munyisia
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HLT1IPP
Co-requisites HIM2PRA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and explain the key elements of computer-based information systems and basic concepts of health informatics, as applied in the effective management of health information.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, workshop activities, guided discussion, guided readings, formative quiz.
02. Demonstrate an introductory level understanding of typical health information flows and the factors that influence the performance, outcomes and outputs of computer-based health information systems.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, guided discussion, guided readings, formative quiz.
03. Describe the scope and functions of systems for the capture, use, and reporting of health administrative information applied to support the operations and obligations of the business, and patient/client care.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, guided discussion of comparative systems in a range of simulated hospital and healthcare agency Health Information Service and related environments, students will work in teams to complete workshop activities and a team assignment, audio-visual recordings, guided readings and formative quiz.
04. Describe the scope and functions of systems for the capture, use, and reporting of clinical information applied to support patient/client care, and business operational requirements.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, guided discussion of comparative systems in a range of simulated hospital and healthcare agency Health Information Service and related environments, students will work in teams to complete workshop activities and a team assignment, audio-visual recordings, guided readings and formative quiz.
05. Understand the purposes and applications of protocol-based information systems in healthcare to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, workshop activities, guided discussion, guided readings, formative quiz.
06. Use contemporary policy, reports and other sources to build an understanding of the most recent developments in eHealth governance, standards and applications, including for personally-held electronic health records.
- Activities:
- Recorded lectures, workshop activities, guided discussion, guided readings, formative quiz.
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEsther Munyisia
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment. | 30 | 06 | |
| One 15-minute team presentation. | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour individual examination. | Hurdle requirement: completion of online formative quizzes. | 50 | 05, 04, 03, 06, 01, 02 |