Computer Basics in Health Care

Transcription

1 Computer Basics in Health Care Course Description Computers directly influence the healthcare industry as a whole, whether through data exchanged within an organization or a network that crosses geographic boundaries. Health information management (HIM) professionals play an important role in facilitating the ease of data entry, use, analysis, and maintenance in all levels of computer systems and networks in healthcare organizations. Credit Hour Designation: 0.00 Total Course Hours: Total Clock Hours: Total Student Preparation Hours: Time on Task Number Presentation Discussions Quizzes and Exams Clock Hours Reading and Review Assignments Student Preparation Time Total Total *50-minute clock hour Title and Topics 1: Basic Functions of Computers Topics: A Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Protection of Software and Hardware Course Outcomes and Objectives Identify the basic parts of a computer system and how they work together from hardware, to software, to networks Describe how data should be backed up and protected from damage Describe how to maintain software and hardware 2: Internet Technologies Topics: Defining Internet Technologies, Features of Computer Basics in Health Care Preview page 1 of 5

2 Computer-Assisted Coding, The HIM Professional Describe the concepts of the Internet, intranet, and extranet as applied in health care Analyze the technology that is needed in an HIM department Identify information formats Identify various technology-driven roles performed by the HIM professions Compare information technology tasks performed by HIM professionals in traditional and nontraditional settings Give examples of the technology skills HIM professionals need Explain the differences between the two types of computer-assisted coding Explain the pros and cons of computer-assisted coding 3: Computer and Internet Professionalism and Etiquette Topics: Computer Etiquette, Social Media Identify proper etiquette when sending and receiving s Evaluate best practices and standard rules for Internet and computer use in a health care setting Identify the use of social networking in health care 4: AHIMA Engage and AHIMA Body of Knowledge Topics: Introduction to AHIMA, Medical Coding and AHIMA Evaluate best practices and standard rules for Internet and computer use in a health care setting Give an example of each of the AHIMA Data Quality Model characteristics Explain how to navigate and network using AHIMA s Engage Online Communities Identify the functions and features of the MyAHIMA web page Identify resources of interest within the AHIMA Body of Knowledge 5: Software Topics: Learning Microsoft Products, The Power of Adobe Apply the basic features of common software packages Give examples of common uses of software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Computer Basics in Health Care Preview page 2 of 5

3 presentations, , and so on in healthcare-related activities Describe the difference between word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications Describe Adobe programs (PDF files, Connect) 6: Functionality Features of Clinical Information Systems for the HIM Professional Topics: Capabilities of Clinical Information Systems, Benefits of Decision Support Identify a clinical information system Identify both internal and external sources of data Describe a data-retention schedule Explain how to design and generate reports 7: Administrative Information Systems for the HIM Professional Topics: Learning About Data, Reviewing Administrative Systems Explain the difference between management information systems and the various clinical information systems State the purpose of decision support systems Give examples of how administrative systems can influence health information and management practices Use information formats Identify storage needs for a healthcare facility 8: Privacy and Security in Healthcare Information, Part 1 Topics: Types of Data, Data Safety and Patient Safety Differentiate between raw facts and information as given within the healthcare setting Explain the differences between internal and external sources of data Indicate the differences between data and information Describe the difference between administrative, technical, and physical safeguards of patient data Describe how technology is used to provide patient safety 9: Privacy and Security in Computer Basics in Health Care Preview page 3 of 5

4 Healthcare Information, Part 2 Topics: Format Standards, Federal Security Regulations and Data Quality Give examples of the difference between the Health Level 7 (HL7) format and the ASC X12 format languages Describe the common data sets used by healthcare facilities that are under the Medicare and Medicaid mandates for reporting out to various agencies Summarize how business intelligence is used in health care List federal security regulations 10: Privacy and Security in Healthcare Information, Part 3 Topics: Secure and Private Information, Future of HIM Summarize information regarding Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) and the Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) Describe how NHIN and HIEs affect the future of the national health information superhighway Explain issues related to the development of a health information exchange Compare and contrast security and privacy Explain the use of mobile health in health care Perform risk analyses Monitor compliance with a security plan Apply access control to protected health information Conduct an audit for a security violation Explain policies and procedures related to privacy Prepare a password management plan 11: Electronic Health Records, Part 1 Topics: Development and Components of EHRs, Benefits of EHRs Define the purpose of an electronic health record (EHR) Identify the various data sources that populate the electronic health record Describe the role of clinical vocabularies in the EHR Identify what the EHR is and what it is not List the benefits of the EHR 12: Electronic Health Records, Computer Basics in Health Care Preview page 4 of 5

5 Part 2 Topics: Differences Between EDMS and EHR, EHR Support and Administrative Information Systems Identify the systems needed to support efficient operations in the HIM department Describe the difference between various software products used in the HIM department Describe the improvement to the quality of data within health information management systems Identify what administrative information system is needed in a health care setting Define the purpose of an electronic health record (EHR) Compare and contrast EDMS and HER Suggested Textbooks Pearson Title Title: Edition: Author: Information Technology for the Health Professions 4th Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill ISBN: AHIMA Title Title: Edition: Author: Introduction to Computer Systems for Health Information Technology 2nd Nanette B. Sayles and Kathy C. Trawick ISBN: AHIMA-Pearson Partnership The AHIMA Pearson partnership is a result of both parties looking to advance the Health Information Management profession, taking advantage of both of our strengths, AHIMA on content and strategy and Pearson with the global power of development and delivery of high value content to a targeted audience. Standards and Certification The content adheres to Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) Standards. Upon completion of the courses, a candidate can sit for the CCA Certification Exam to become a Certified Coding Associate. Computer Basics in Health Care Preview page 5 of 5