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AHE 233
Introduction to Health Informatics Course Syllabus Instructor:
Loretta Ryan Office
Hours: By Appointment Telephone:
(206) 528-4566 E-mail:
lryan@sccd.ctc.edu Web
Site: http://facweb.northseattle.edu/lryan/ Course Overview This course will introduce Health
Informatics including definitions, theory, technologies, workflow and
expectations in the informatics field, tools, and professional
organizations. As
I have been a Clinician for over 20 years, and working in Information
Technology for over 10 years with a wide range of experience in both IT
and in the Healthcare Industry (ranging from Home Health to ICU/CCU, from
Helpdesk to Clinical IT Specialist) I understand this first hand.
Class material will involve discussions, computer lab, and guest
speakers. Required Textbook(s): Englebardt, Sheila, Nelson, Ramona (2002) Health Care Informatics An Interdisciplinary Approach, Mosby Recommended Textbook(s): I will suggest web sites, manuals, and books for research and class assignments. I
will suggest web sites, manuals, and books for research and class
assignments. Required
Materials and Aids: CL
cost Course
Outline:
COURSE GRADING As
course instructor, I believe that my role is to create an exciting
learning experience that will help you learn and achieve the outcome goals
of this class, to clearly communicate my expectations, and to be
responsive to individual learning styles and needs.
It is my expectation that the student will assume responsibility
for their learning by completing assignments, actively participating in
class sessions and clearly communicating needs to me.
You are responsible for attendance. Missed lecture and lab material
may be obtained from your class members.
Any behavior deemed by the instructor to be disruptive to the class
may be cause for dismissal under the provisions of the Student Code of
Conduct.
There will be two examinations (a Mid Term and a Final), eleven weekly assignment (you will be able to either drop one assignment or do all eleven and earn extra credit), and one in class project that will involve weekly labs. This project is 200pts, 50 pts will be from class participation, 50 points from peer evaluation, and 100 points instructor evaluation. There is a weekly reading assignment at the end of this syllabus please come to class prepared each week! Both Mid Term and Final will have questions based on YOUR READING! Extra Credit will be available upon request from the instructor. Your final grade will be calculated as follows: Weekly Assignments 100pts Class Project: 200pt Mid Term/ Final 100pts
Decimal grade Letter grade equivalent 4.0 - 3.9 A 3.8 - 3.5 A- 3.4 - 3.2 B+ 3.1 - 2.9 B 2.8 - 2.5 B- 2.4 - 2.2 C+ 2.1 - 1.9 C 1.8 - 1.5 C- 1.4 - 1.2 D+ 1.1 - 0.9 D 0.8 - 0.7 D- NOTE: The
last day to change audit/credit status is Friday,
May 23. If you have
stopped attending class but have not officially withdrawn or changed to
audit by that date, your grade will be 0.0. CLASSROOM POLICIES Guidelines
for Student Conduct: You
are expected to comply with student conduct policy and procedures.
Information on student responsibilities and rights is available at the
following website: www.seattlecolleges.com/services Cell
Phone Etiquette: To
avoid disruption of class, please either turn off your cell phone or put
it on silence/vibrate. Academic Honesty:
(plagiarism, exam conduct, etc.) Academic honesty is highly valued at NSCC.
You must always submit work that represents your original words or ideas.
If any words or ideas are used that do not represent your original words
or ideas, please cite all relevant sources both in the text and in the
references listing at the end of the paper. Absence: If
you anticipate being absent from class when you need to turn in an
assignment, project, or take exams, you are STRONGLY encouraged to notify
me in advance. Repeated absence may interfere with your work and result in
a lower grade. Make-up examinations will not be given and you will need to
discuss alternatives with me. STUDENT
SUPPORT SERVICES Students
are encouraged to seek campus support services when necessary to support
their learning and academic progress. Refer to student handbook,
brochures/flyers, or college website for information about:
http://www.northseattle.edu/services/ Educational Access Office (accommodations) Disability Accommodations Tutoring Services Library LOFT Writing Center
Counseling Womens Center Multicultural Services Office
Wellness Center Classroom
Diversity Statement: Respect
for diversity is a core value of NSCC. Our college community fosters an
optimal learning climate and an environment of mutual respect.
We, the college community, recognize individual differences.
Therefore, we are responsible for the content and tone of our
statements and are empathetic speakers and listeners. American
Disability Act: If you need course adaptations or accommodation because of a disability;
if you have emergency information to share with your instructor; or if you
need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated; please
make an appointment with your instruction as soon as possible
Reading Assignment Week One Chapter 1 and 2 Week Two Chapter 3 Week Three Chapter 4 and 5 Week Four Chapter 6 and 7 Week Five Chapter 8 and 9 Week Six Chapter 11 and 12 Week Seven Chapter 13 and 16 Week Eight Chapter 14 Week Nine Chapter 17 and 18 Week Ten Chapter 19 and 20 Week Eleven Chapter 22 and 23 Weekly Assignment Week One: Draw a model of your definition of informatics in your discipline. Check out these Web sites for some examples: OR Select one of the models described in the chapter on change management. Discuss how it might be used to evaluate a clinical-information or communication-technology implementation from a recent or current practice setting. Consider the following questions:
Week Two: The Combined Health Information Database is a bibliographic database produced by health-related agencies of the federal government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. Explore how a health care consumer might find the answer to a simple health-related question. Does this database easily provide answers to simple queries? How might it be improved?
Week Three: Health Information Sites Many health care organizations are now providing information to clinicians and consumers on their Web sites. Virtual Hospital is a popular health information site for clinicians and consumers. Under "What's New on the Virtual Hospital", could a database be developed that might make it easier to find new information for the users visiting this site? How might you structure a database of this information?
Week Four: Securing Health Care Data - Increasingly, organizations are adopting ways to implement the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), especially in the areas of privacy and security. Review "Emergency Care" at and develop a list of important elements that might need to be considered as health care information goes online. Week Five: e-veloping Data Integrity Policies Imagine you have been asked to develop policies related to data integrity. What kinds of resources would you use to create a framework of policies? Describe how and where you might explore the Internet for resources related to data integrity. Week Six: Online Learning Experiences Imagine that you are thinking of enrolling in a completely online course in which you will not physically meet the other students or the teacher. Identify the benefits and barriers of this kind of learning experience. How would you determine whether this type of course is right for you? List one or two resources (online or print) that you might use.
Week Seven: Barriers, Challenges, and Concerns for eHealth The chapter concludes with a list of barriers, challenges, and concerns for eHealth. After assessing the definitions of eHealth and reviewing Web sites with a focus on eHealth, determine whether the list is complete. What would you add? Is there anything you would delete? What criteria did you use for your assessment? Week Eight: Organizational Differences of Health Care Organizations Perform a Web search for examples of an integrated health network and a traditional health care organization. Can you tell the differences between these organizational structures from their Web sites? What are the discriminating features? Week Nine: Professional Code of Conduct Review information related to the professional code of conduct posted at Web sites for several health care providers. Some examples of organizations with such Web sites include the American Medical Association (AMA), American Pharmaceutical Association (APA), and the American Nurses Association (ANA). What do these codes of conduct have in common, and how do they apply to health care informatics? Week 10 - Availability of Health Care Information Complete a MEDLINE search on HIPAA. Complete a Web search on HIPAA. Focus your attention on the data integrity elements and privacy. Summarize the results of your searches in terms of focal area, breadth of information provided, and availability. Describe how the two resources provide different yet complementary sources of data. Week 11- Educational Opportunities in Health Care Informatics The following table identifies the various types and levels of education possible in health care informatics. After reviewing the table, search the Internet and find one or more programs for each cell in the table.
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