HIT 220 Electronic Health Records

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers EHR systems, design, implementation and application. Topics include EHR, Informatics, information governance, health information exchange (HIE), speech & imaging technology, information/network security & integrity, data dictionaries, modeling and warehousing. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Domain I. Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

Explain the role of the data dictionary in ensuring quality data and use in database applications. (I.6).

Domain II Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security

2. Identify the security issues and concerns that pose risks for health information systems. (II.2).

Domain III. Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use

1. Identify the types of information systems used in healthcare. (III.2).

2. Identify the clinical and administrative functions of the electronic health record. (III.2).

3. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage analysis, and reporting of information. (III.1).

4. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging. (III.2).