Clinical Informatics Applications in a Health Care Setting. 3 credits

Catalog description

Provides health informatics students with an overview of how various health professionals use data from various information systems to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Leverages classes, laboratory simulation and field work in a health care setting. Introduces students to team-based working relationships/work in the health care environment and the use of health information in that setting. Exposes students to simulated and real health environments with the focus on the use of information technology to support clinical workflows, data collection and decision making. Teaches students to collaborate with healthcare professionals in order to promote patient care goals for safety, efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness, is patient-centered, and equitable. Offered by Hlth Admin, Policy/Informatics . Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to HAP 458 .