MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION
HIM2MHI
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to types, uses and applications, of personal and aggregate health data and other information within Australian healthcare agencies.Administrative and clinical systems used for capturing health information on individual patients and clients will be examined. Clinical recording methodologies, health information standards and decision support systems are introduced. The uses of aggregate data are studied in relation to information systems; health information flow; and health data quality and integrity. Case studies and enquiries are used to apply critical theories to health applications.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM1HAU or HLT1IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health Information Management of a Strategic Resource (5th Ed) | Prescribed | Adelhak M, et al (2016) | Saunders, Philadelphia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use health information as a dynamic and strategic resource competently.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Analyse the flow of health data from collection at point-of-care to key national data collections.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities. Case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Employ appropriate health information standards and understanding of key elements of administrative and clinical systems to describe the clinical data of individuals.
- Activities:
- Learning Activities Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities. Case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Apply understanding of protocol-based information systems in healthcare that support clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities. Case studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Use academic and health industry resources to critically examine and communicate health topics
- Activities:
- There will be designated workshop activities which will provide for the development of academic skills, including academic writing, to support completion of assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"Recorded Lecture"
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment (Equivalent to 750 words per student) | Assessment grid | 20 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual report-review and analysis of case studies (1500 words equivalent) | Assessment grid | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Final Examination-2 hours (2000 words equivalent) | Model answers provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"Recorded Lecture"
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment (Equivalent to 750 words per student) | Assessment grid | 20 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual report-review and analysis of case studies (1500 words equivalent) | Assessment grid | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Final Examination-2 hours (2000 words equivalent) | Model answers provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |