COURSE SYLLABUS. Course Name HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Course Number HITT Lecture - Lab - Credit

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Name HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS Course Number HITT Lecture - Lab - Credit Computer Applications (may be taken concurrently) Prerequisite This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Katrina Stotts 8/10/15 Reviewed By Andy Weaver 08/12/15 Division Director/Designee Date

2 I. Instructor Information Name: Katrina Stotts Phone: Campus Office: ABI/202 Office Hours: M/TH 9:00 3:00 Yahoo IM: katrinadstotts Advisement Hours: by appointment only Department Chair: Sarah Brooks Chair II. III. Class Times, Location Web course, For technical difficulties, students may contact the course instructor or the TSTC helpdesk: Program Outcomes The Health Information Technology student will display proficiency in the administration and the use of health information systems and software applications. The Health Information Technology student will demonstrate expertise in applying healthcare standards, concepts, and regulations in the delivery of healthcare services. The Health Information Technology student will demonstrate knowledge of practices used in protecting and securing patient health information. IV. Course Description & Introduction Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. V. End of Course Outcomes Describe general functions, purposes and benefits of health information systems; describe the evolution and adoption of health information systems; compare health information systems in terms of their ability to support the requirements of a health care enterprise; explain the impact of electronic health records on reporting outcomes; explain strategies to minimize major barriers to the adoption of electronic health records; explain the principles of health care data exchange and standards; review workflow design and assessment, and their relationship to patient care, productivity and data analysis; propose the hardware, software, operating system and networking considerations necessary for effective data storage and use in health care organizations; and utilize the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, securing, retrieving, and reporting health care data. VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy

3 Specific instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. Each module in the course will focus on specific learning outcomes. Some activities in the course are simply to enhance learning, and will not be graded. Students will be tested over the material throughout the course. These exam grades will be worth 60% of your grade. Students will also complete a course project (20%) and a comprehensive final exam (20%). Students are encouraged to begin work on the course project as soon as it is made available. Each student will be assigned a grade based on the scale below: = A = B = C = D Below 60 = F Letter grades are assigned exactly as they are displayed in Moodle they are NOT rounded. Students may see their grades at any time by clicking on the Grades link in Moodle. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with due dates, their assignments, and what they have turned in. Extra credit is not offered in this course. Late work: It is extremely important that students keep up with their work in an on-line class. If you get behind, it is very difficult to catch up. No late work will be accepted. Late work is work that is missing due to a time management or work habits issue. There are NO exceptions to this policy. Students will receive a grade of 0 for any assignments not completed by the due date. Make-up work: Make-up work is a possibility for students who communicate with the instructor PRIOR TO THE ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE. Students who experience a severe illness or family emergency may qualify to make-up work. A due date for makeup work will be established on a case-by-case basis. Students who do not notify the instructor of their circumstances prior to the due date WILL NOT be permitted to makeup assignments. Students who are unable to complete assignments due to technical difficulties (computer issues, loss of internet) will NOT be permitted to make-up work. Students are encouraged to complete work prior to the due date in order to avoid lastminute issues. VIII. IX. Textbook/Reference Materials A current subscription to the AHIMA Virtual Lab is required, as well as the textbook: Health Information Management Technology, An Applied Approach, Fourth Edition, by Nanenette B. Sayles Additional Resources & Supplies Laptop or desktop computer with high speed Internet access Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Headphones or speakers USB key or thumb drive is not required but may be helpful X. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct

4 Students are expected to log-in to the course site ( and monitor their on a regular basis. If at all possible, these tasks should be completed daily. Students must communicate any difficulties, questions, or problems to their instructor in a timely manner. Students are expected to interact with the instructor and other students in a professional manner. All work turned in must be your own. Any work turned in as your own that is not will be considered plagiarism. The punishment for plagiarism will be removal from the course with a grade of F and possible removal from the program and/or college. Cutting and pasting information from a website or other source is NOT acceptable and will be treated as plagiarism. Please see the Health Information Technology Student Handbook for additional information and requirements. Three Before Me: The HIT faculty encourages students to problem-solve, work as a team, and utilize available resources. In order to develop these skills, we will employ the Three Before Me process. Put simply, this means that before you approach the instructor with a course-related question, you have tried to find the information in three other places. For example, if you are unsure about the meaning of a term used in the course, you would attempt to locate this information in three places before asking the instructor. You might do a Google search for the term, ask a classmate, and refer to your text book. Instructors will ask you what research methods you have used to locate information on your own. This process is not meant to be a barrier to you, but instead to provide the following benefits: preparation for the workforce, increased research skills, and instructors will have more time to provide feedback and interact with students If you have a question that ONLY the instructor would know the answer to (grade-related, assessments, etc.), then of course you would go to the instructor directly. This process will require practice and patience from both the student and the instructor. We look forward to supporting you and watching you learn. XI. XII. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions. Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations

5 can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325) or amy.freeman@tstc.edu. XIII. Course Schedule (Schedule may be altered at the discretion of the instructor Students will be notified of any schedule changes in advance.) Module: Dates: 1A 8/31 9/04 1B 9/05 9/13 Topics: Course Check In and Get Organized Getting to Know You Power Point 2 9/14 9/20 Fundamentals of Electronic Information Systems Study Guide #1 3 9/21 10/04 Fundamentals of Electronic Information Systems Part 2 Study Guide #2 EXAM 1: Due Oct /05 10/18 Introduction to Electronic Health Information Systems Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Worksheet 5 10/19 11/01 Information Security Security Assignment Contingency Planning Assignment EXAM 2: Due Nov /02-11/15 Electronic Health Records M6 Worksheet VLAB Assignment 1 VLAB Assignment /16 12/06 COURSE PROJECT: DUE DEC /07 12/11 FINAL EXAM: DUE DEC 11

6 XIV. Instructor CV Katrina Stotts, RHIT Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Texas State Technical College Associate of Applied Science December 2010 Certifications Date Expires Name of Certification Date Earned RHIT Registered Health Information Technician March 2016 May 2013 Description of Experience Related To Course Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other Experience Relevant To Course Date Ended Date Began Hendrick Medical Home Health Care medical coder September 2013 December 2010 Abilene Regional Physicl Therapy Technician in cardiac rehab, wound care, data analysis January 2004 September 2000 American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Expires June 2016

7 Student Acknowledgement: This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course Health Information Systems, HITT I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. Student Printed Name Signature Date