HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

(Slashed with HI 60410 ) This course examines Health Information Management, the role of the HIM professional in the context of the health system and the role of the health record. The role of information management and documentation principles is essential to the successful application of technology and ensuring an effective health information infrastructure. The course discusses confidentiality, privacy, security, reliable standards, data integrity, quality, governance, and ethical principles that make health care information of use for organizations and individuals.