HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT D
HIM5HMD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the impact of advanced information technologies on the management of change in health information services and health information and communications technology (ICT) services. They will address professional issues, strategic planning, budget preparation and management, staffing practices and workplace legislation specific to the management of health data and information. This subject draws together all components of the course, enabling students to develop an overview of health information management practice, and providing them the opportunity to synthesise critical and emerging technological, management, legislative, clinical and policy developments.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sharon Campbell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HIM5PPB or HIM4PPB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the socio-technical factors surrounding health information management environments and their implications for health information management work.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Online Discussion Forum.
02. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to develop strategies supporting macro- and micro-planning functions, budgetary and financial operations, and management in health information environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Practical Exercises - team and individual.
03. Assess and evaluate the relevance of theoretical approaches to staff management in the areas of patient/client information, and achieve competence in applying a set of practical management skills in health information workplaces.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Case Studies. Mini-Case analyses. Practical Exercises - team and individual. Oral Presentations.
04. Apply safety, equity and other relevant legislative requirements to the health information service and health ICT workplace.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses.
05. Demonstrate acquired knowledge and competence in the development, implementation and embedding of change driven by emerging technologies and changing policy environments in health information management.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Online Discussion Forum. Mini-Case analyses.
06. Communicate confidently and effectively when presenting to an audience in the workplace, and negotiating in the health information management role.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Class Practical Exercises. Oral Presentations.
07. Demonstrate understanding of approaches to health information management-related crisis mangement and problem solving informed by emerging legislative, technological and policy developments.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Online Discussion Forum. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Oral Presentations. Online Discussion Forum.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerin Robinson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 03, 06, 07 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 | |
| two 20-minute group presentations | 30 | 02, 03, 06, 07 |