HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B
HIM4PPB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake theoretical studies at the University, and a three-week (equivalent) supervised, professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of an allocated, regional healthcare facility. Students achieve practice competencies and reinforce professional discipline knowledge. Students undertake key functions on placement to gain understanding of the management, informatics, data analysis and clinical classificatory roles of hospital health information managers. Prior to placement, students are introduced to health information management, health information science, and health informatics via classroom teaching and extensive readings. Regular contact between students and La Trobe University Academic Supervisors is maintained during the placement via the University's Learning Management System, telephone, on-site visits, and email communications.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kerin Robinson
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If student is enrolled in HZHHIM - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management must pass HIM3PPA and HIM3HMB. If student is enrolled in HBHIMI - Bachelor of Health Information Management (International) must pass HIM3PPA and HIM3HMB. If students enrolled in Master of Health Information Management (HMHIM) no rules apply.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Co-taught with HIM3PRB
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health information: management of a strategic resource | Prescribed | Abdelhak, M., et al Eds. 2012 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER SAUNDERS PA USA, PHILADELPHIA |
| Readings | Health informatics: transforming healthcare with technology | Recommended | Conrick, M 2006 | THOMPSON/SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS, AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE,SOUTH MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Health information management: concepts, principles and practice | Recommended | LaTour, K M and Eichenwald, S 2006 | AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, USA, CHICAGO |
| Readings | International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA). Education Modules for Basic Health Records Practice. http://www.ifhima.org/learning.aspx | Recommended | Website | Website |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare the organisational structure and functions of Health Information Services to evaluate how these affect the role of the health information manager, systems, procedures, and day-to-day staff and departmental management.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
02. Compare and contrast the capture, use, and reporting of clinical information applied to support patient/client care, and associated privacy issues in accordance with relevant legislation and State funding guidelines.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
03. Evaluate the operational processes of health records management and patient/client information systems.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio. Completion of team assignment.
04. Outline the clinical governance and quality management activities of the Health Information Service and demonstrate their interaction with the agencies nominated accreditation standards.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio. Active involvement in team presentation
05. Demonstrate: (i) disease and procedure classificatory skills, using patient records; and (ii) a practical understanding of casemix-based systems with particular regard to DRG assignment.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
06. Maintain high professional ethical standards and demonstrate awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerin Robinson
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete additional three (3) weeks full-time (i.e. 15 days) of supervised placement during semester."
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Week Placement (incl. satisfactory report from placement and Pre-placement briefing attendance) | Hurdle: including Post-placement de-briefing interview; reflective comment submission; completion of placement journal & placement coding log; weekly contact with LTU supervisor. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2,000-word individual placement portfolio | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 25-min team pres & 1500 word team assignment(equiv to 1000 words per individual) | 20 | 04 | |
| Individual online Quizzes - part A & B - equivalent one hour (750 words per student) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |