MA130 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION

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1 MA30 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to. Describe the core functions, drivers, and regulations, as well as the importance of Electronic Health Records; 2. Explain the methods of data capture and analyze the usage of different data formats; 3. Examine the importance of various electronic orders and their purposes; 4. Identify how medical information is collected and used in Public Health 5. Discuss the various types of data entry utilized to create medical records 6. Synthesize how the main elements of an EHR can improve patient health; 7. Identify HIPAA transactions and identifiers and describe HIPAA privacy, policies, and security concepts; 8. Conclude the impact Internet technology has on healthcare, decision support, and various other key medical transactions. Learning Unit Objectives:,2,8 Course Introduction and Overview Chapter Introduction to Information Technology Hardware, Software, and Telecommunications Chapter Outline Chapter 2: Medical Informatics: The Health Information Technology Decade (Obj,2,8) 4-5 Read Chapter pages -6 Read Chapter 2 pages 7-40 Be Prepared to Discuss: Health Records Some medical facilities use paper records and some have moved to computerized records. In Chapter 2 of your textbook, you will read about some of the advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records. What are the some of these advantages and disadvantages? What are the advantages and disadvantages of paper records? As a country, we are supposed to be moving to a system where all records are computerized and accessed through one central network. What are the benefits of this? What are some of the obstacles that we are running into and will run into? * Key Terms In recent years, the uses of wireless technologies (cell phones, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, PDAs with Internet access, smartphones, and tablet computers) have expanded in monumental ways. A great number of people use these technologies for personal reasons. In addition, they are finding their way into the workplace. Submit a word essay discussing how these wireless technologies are being incorporated into various health care environments. (Obj,2,8) (Obj,2,8)

2 Exam Unit (Obj,2,8) Bureau of Labor Statistics Visit the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at In the search box, type in medical records. Choose any article about medical records and health information and report to the class three interesting facts or statistics that you found. Why was this information interesting to you? What were you surprised to learn?. Provide an APA style reference to your report. This is not an APA style reference: This is an APA style reference: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, on the Internet at (visited May 30, 202). Learning Unit 2 Objectives:, 2, 3, 8 Lesson : Topic and approval (Obj,2,8) Review Homework and Unit Exam Chapter 3: An Introduction the Administrative Applications of Computers: Accounting Chapter 4 Telemedicine Exam Unit Read Chapter 3 pages 4-6 Read Chapter 4 pages * Key Terms Telemedicine Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at Search for telemedicine. Find an article that interests you. Summarize that article in 200 words or more and provide an APA style reference. For Lesson 2, you are going to delve deeper into these articles that you have chosen. Instead of the brief 3-4 sentences about each article that you completed in Lesson, you will now provide a one-page summary for each article. This is the

3 time to go into more depth about the article and really find out what the authors studied, what their findings were, and what conclusions they came up with. Be sure to include each article s APA formatted reference. Lesson 2: Outline and sources Learning Unit 3 Objectives: 4,5,6,8 2-3 Review Homework and Unit 2 Exam Chapter 5 Information Technology in Public Health Chapter 6 Information Technology in Radiology Chapter 7: Information Technology in Surgery The Cutting Edge World Health Organization Submit your findings to the class. Explain why this statistic is interesting to you. In addition, what is the connection between health information, computer technology, and this statistic? Was the statistic acquired using health information? Other than posting this information onto the website, what role does computer technology have in the preservation of public health as it relates to this statistic? What is the future outlook for the use of technology to manage and disseminate this information? 6-7 Read Chapter 5 pages Read Chapter 6 pages Read Chapter 7 pages World Health Organization In Chapter 5, the textbook discusses the World Health Organization (WHO) and its intended purposes in the field of public health. Visit the WHO website at and choose the Data and Statistics tab. Find a statistic that you find is interesting and be prepared to discuss in class. Provide an APA style reference Exam Unit 3 requirements.

4 Lesson 3: rough Draft Learning Unit 4 Objectives: 5,6,8 Review Homework and Unit 3 Exam 4-5 Read Chapter 8 pages Chapter 8: Information Technology Pharmacy Chapter 9 Information Technology in Dentistry Exam Unit 4 Learning Unit 5 Objectives: 4,5,6,8 Read Chapter 9 pages Telepharmacy Chapter 8 of your textbook discusses telepharmacy. Let s delve deeper into some legal issues. There are some privacy, security, and legal issues that may need to be settled before telepharmacy becomes an established part of health care. In 250 words or more discuss potential legal concerns and consider provider licensing and network security in your answer. requirements. Lesson 4: Peer Review Review Homework and Unit 4 Exam Chapter 0: Informational Resources: Computer-Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Health Information Online Chapter Information Technology in Rehabilitative Therapies: Computerized Medical Devices, Assistive Technology, and Prosthetic Devices 3 Read Chapter 0 pages Read Chapter pages ( Obj 4, 5,6,8)

5 Prepare for Class Discussion on reliable health care information on the web Reliable Health Care Information on the Web Anyone can post health care information on the Web. In Chapter 0 of your textbook, it is discussed that some of this information is supported by scientific research and some of it is not. What are some ways to ensure that websites you use are reliable? How can you distinguish between fact and fiction? What advice can you offer classmates that will help them in conducting research on the Internet Exam Unit 5 requirements. Lesson 5: Final Learning Unit 6 Objectives: 7,8 Review Homework and Unit 5 Exam 4-5 Read Chapter 2 Pages Chapter 2 Security and Privacy in an Electronic Age Presentation of Project/Portfolio Assignments. Prepare for Discussion Security and Privacy Following the 9/ attacks, Congress passed a bill called the USA Patriot Act. This Act gives law enforcement officials increased ability to monitor electronic communications. It allows for an increased sharing of information between states, the FBI, and the CIA. This law expanded the government s ability to wiretap and intercept

6 Exam Unit 6 communication. and voic can now be seized with a search warrant and web surfing can be tracked. This law also establishes a DNA database that includes anyone convicted of a violent crime. There are advantages and disadvantages to these sweeping changes. Be prepared to discuss how the USA Patriot Act helps protect our country s security and how it impairs our individual privacy submission requirement. Students will be directed on inclusion of projects into their student academic portfolio. Lesson 6: Class Presentation