Introduction to Health Information Management

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of health information management. Topics include health information roles, various healthcare providers, and the different clinical/organizational settings these professionals work in as well as health information service operational functions. This course explores the fundamental health information management concepts as well as the ability to identify health record content and format in various formats and based on external and internal regulations and accreditation standards. Data quality characteristics and data governance are introduced to students emphasizing the importance of data accuracy and integrity.