him2pra professional practice a
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
HIM2PRA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The functional components of a Health Information Service and the responsibilities of Health Information Managers are examined in relation to the management of health records, building on the knowledge gained in HIM2MHA and developing skills in a related health business communication genre. Students become familiar with electronic and manual systems for health record identification, filing, tracking and other Health Information Service functions. Students integrate introductory theory and practice by undertaking a short professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of a healthcare agency to which they are assigned. 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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZMCHM - Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management and must have passed HLT1IPP.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health Information: Management of a strategic resource | Prescribed | Abdelhak, M., Grostick, S., Hanken, MA. (eds) 2012 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the organisational structure, functions and staffing of a Health Information Service.
- Activities:
- Observation of health information-related processes and systems in hospital settings. Class activity on organisational charting for a Health Information Service. Class discussion comparing various hospitals. Readings and formative quizzes on Health Information Service functions and organisations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Summarise the content, format and uses of clinical information for patient care, with a particular focus on the health record.
- Activities:
- Observation of health information-related processes and systems in hospital settings., Class activity analysing sample health records. Class discussion comparing experiences at various hospitals. Readings and audiovisual materials on health record creation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Review the operational processes of records management and patient information systems.
- Activities:
- Observation of health information-related processes and systems in hospital settings. Team workshop activity - developing procedure instructions. Readings and formative quizzes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Explain the movement of a patient and his/her health record throughout the hospital/health service.
- Activities:
- Observation of processes and systems in hospital settings. Team workshop discussion and activity - developing flow chart. Readings and formative quizzes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Identify the role(s) of Health Information Managers in the management of a Health Information Service.
- Activities:
- Discuss with HIM working in a hospital setting. Team workshop discussion, sharing experiences and analysing position descriptions. Readings, including Competency Statements for Health Information Managers.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
06. Demonstrate skills in health business communication genre, necessary for the management of a Health Information Service.
- Activities:
- Lectures, readings and workshop activities related to healthcare organisational and health information management-related committee interactions, team work, flow charts, procedure and organisation chart preparation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 37
Five 7.5 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Each student is allocated to a hospital for five single days of observational placement experience."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two x individual in-class tests (30 minutes each, 1,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One individual written assignment (2,000-words) | 40 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One team written assignment - 4,000-words, (1,000-words, per student) | 30 | 03, 04, 06 | |
| Satisfactory completion of five professional practice placement days | Hurdle requirement: completion of five working days in a Health Information Service to experience discipline activities within the workplace. | 04, 03, 01, 02, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 42
Five 7.5 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Each student is allocated to a hospital for five single days of observational placement experience."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two x individual in-class tests (30 minutes each, 1,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One individual written assignment (2,000-words) | 40 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One team written assignment - 4,000-words, (1,000-words, per student) | 30 | 03, 04, 06 | |
| Satisfactory completion of five professional practice placement days | Hurdle requirement: completion of five working days in a Health Information Service to experience discipline activities within the workplace. | 04, 03, 01, 02, 05 |