HIM 233 studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). It covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. HIM 233 explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes, and redesign in various healthcare settings. Further, this course discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR.

Purpose

HIM 233 will provide a foundation for student learning, introducing concepts and technologies of the electronic medical records, computerized medical records, computer-based patient records, electronic chart and other terms as they relate to the health care information systems.

Prerequisite

HIM 130, HIM 230 and program placement into the Health Information Management degree program or Clinical Data Coding Career Studies Certificate or permission of the instructor.

Major Topics Covered

AHIMA Competencies:

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Curriculum - 2018 Domains

Health Information Management (HIM) Programs

AHIMA Taxonomy Level (ATL)

Domain II. Information Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security
  • ATL 3 - II.3 Identify compliance requirements throughout the health information life cycle.

    • Domain III. Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
  • ATL 2 - III.5 Describe research methodologies used in healthcare.
  • ATL 2 - III.7 Summarize standards for the exchange of health information.

    • Domain VI. Organizational Management and Leadership
  • ATL 3 - VI.4 Utilize data-driven performance improvement techniques for decision making.