Computer Basics in Health Care

Computer Basics in Health Care

Course Description

Computers directly influence the healthcare industry as a whole, whether through data exchanged within an organization or a network that crosses geographic boundaries. Health information management (HIM) professionals play an important role in facilitating the ease of data entry, use, analysis, and

maintenance in all levels of computer systems and networks in healthcare organizations.

Credit Hour Designation:

0.00

Total Course Hours:

112.61

Total Clock Hours:

42.65

Total Student Preparation Hours:

69.96

Time on Task

Lesson

Number PresentationLesson Discussions Quizzes andExams Clock Hours Reading andReview Assignments Preparation Student Time Lesson Total 1 1.50 1.50 0.50 3.50 1.90 3.00 4.90 8.40 2 1.84 1.50 0.50 3.84 2.30 3.00 5.30 9.14 3 1.30 1.50 0.50 3.30 1.50 2.00 3.50 6.80 4 1.00 2.00 0.50 3.50 0.00 2.00 2.00 5.50 5 1.24 1.50 0.50 3.24 3.50 4.00 7.50 10.74 6 1.40 1.50 0.50 3.40 3.60 4.00 7.60 11.00 7 1.54 1.50 0.50 3.54 3.60 3.00 6.60 10.14 8 1.31 1.50 0.50 3.31 8.30 4.00 12.30 15.61 9 1.31 1.50 0.50 3.31 0.53 3.00 3.53 6.84 10 1.31 3.00 0.50 4.81 3.50 3.50 7.00 11.81 11 1.50 1.50 0.50 3.50 3.33 3.00 6.33 9.83 12 1.40 1.50 0.50 3.40 0.40 3.00 3.40 6.80 Total 16.65 20.00 6.00 42.65 32.46 37.50 69.96 112.61

51.18 *50-minute clock hour

Lesson Title and Topics

Course Outcomes and Lesson Objectives

Lesson 1: Basic Functions of Computers

Analyze basic functions and purposes of personal computers and Internet technologies

Identify the basic parts of a computer system and how they work together—from hardware, to software, to networks

Describe how data should be backed up and protected from damage

Describe how to maintain software and hardware

Lesson 2: Internet Technologies

Analyze basic functions and purposes of personal computers and Internet technologies

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Computer-Assisted Coding, The HIM Professional Describe the concepts of the Internet, intranet, and extranet as applied in health care

Analyze the technology that is needed in an HIM department

Identify information formats

Identify various technology-driven roles performed by the HIM professions

Compare information technology tasks performed by HIM professionals in traditional and nontraditional settings

Give examples of the technology skills HIM professionals need

Explain the differences between the two types of computer-assisted coding

Explain the pros and cons of computer-assisted coding

Lesson 3: Computer and Internet

Professionalism and Etiquette

Analyze basic functions and purposes of personal computers and Internet technologies

Identify proper etiquette when sending and receiving emails

Evaluate best practices and standard rules for Internet and computer use in a health care setting

Identify the use of social networking in health care

Lesson 4: AHIMA Engage and AHIMA

Body of Knowledge

Topics: Introduction to AHIMA, Medical Coding and AHIMA

Evaluate best practices and standard rules for Internet and computer use in a health care setting

Give an example of each of the AHIMA Data Quality Model characteristics

Explain how to navigate and network using AHIMA’s Engage Online Communities

Identify the functions and features of the MyAHIMA web page

Identify resources of interest within the AHIMA Body of Knowledge

Lesson 5: Software

Topics: Learning Microsoft Products, The Power of Adobe

Apply the basic features of common software packages

Give examples of common uses of software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases,

presentations, email, and so on in healthcare-related activities

Describe the difference between word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications Describe Adobe programs (PDF files, Connect)

Lesson 6: Functionality Features of

Clinical Information Systems for the

HIM Professional

Topics: Capabilities of Clinical Information Systems, Benefits of Decision Support

Analyze the features and functionality of information systems commonly used by HIM professionals

Identify a clinical information system

Identify both internal and external sources of data Describe a data-retention schedule

Explain how to design and generate reports

Lesson 7: Administrative Information

Systems for the HIM Professional

Analyze the features and functionality of information systems commonly used by HIM professionals

Explain the difference between management information systems and the various clinical information systems

State the purpose of decision support systems Give examples of how administrative systems can influence health information and management practices

Use information formats

Identify storage needs for a healthcare facility

Lesson 8: Privacy and Security in

Healthcare Information, Part 1

Topics: Types of Data, Data Safety and Patient Safety

Evaluate the general issues facing privacy and security as they relate to health care information

Differentiate between raw facts and information as given within the healthcare setting

Explain the differences between internal and external sources of data

Indicate the differences between data and information

Describe the difference between administrative, technical, and physical safeguards of patient data Describe how technology is used to provide patient safety

Lesson 9: Privacy and Security in

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Healthcare Information, Part 2

Topics: Format Standards, Federal Security Regulations and Data Quality

Give examples of the difference between the Health Level 7 (HL7) format and the ASC X12 format languages

Describe the common data sets used by healthcare facilities that are under the Medicare and Medicaid mandates for reporting out to various agencies Summarize how business intelligence is used in health care

List federal security regulations

Lesson 10: Privacy and Security in

Healthcare Information, Part 3

Topics: Secure and Private Information, Future of HIM

Evaluate the general issues facing privacy and security as they relate to health care information

Summarize information regarding Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) and the Health

Information Exchanges (HIEs)

Describe how NHIN and HIEs affect the future of the national health information superhighway

Explain issues related to the development of a health information exchange

Compare and contrast security and privacy Explain the use of mobile health in health care Perform risk analyses

Monitor compliance with a security plan

Apply access control to protected health information Conduct an audit for a security violation

Explain policies and procedures related to privacy Prepare a password management plan

Lesson 11: Electronic Health Records,

Part 1

Topics: Development and Components of EHRs, Benefits of EHRs

Define the purpose of an electronic health record (EHR)

Identify the various data sources that populate the electronic health record

Describe the role of clinical vocabularies in the EHR Identify what the EHR is and what it is not

List the benefits of the EHR

Lesson 12: Electronic Health Records,

Part 2

Topics: Differences Between EDMS and EHR, EHR Support and Administrative Information Systems

Identify the systems needed to support efficient operations in the HIM department

Describe the difference between various software products used in the HIM department

Describe the improvement to the quality of data within health information management systems Identify what administrative information system is needed in a health care setting

Define the purpose of an electronic health record (EHR)

Compare and contrast EDMS and HER

Suggested Textbooks

Pearson Title

Title:

Edition:

4th

Author:

ISBN:

AHIMA Title

Title:

Introduction to Computer Systems for Health Information Technology

Edition:

2nd

Author:

Nanette B. Sayles and Kathy C. Trawick

ISBN:

0134244478

AHIMA-Pearson Partnership

The AHIMA Pearson partnership is a result of both parties looking to advance the Health Information Management profession, taking advantage of both of our strengths, AHIMA on content and strategy and Pearson with the global power of development and delivery of high value content to a targeted audience.

Standards and Certification

The content adheres to Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) Standards. Upon completion of the courses, a candidate can sit for the CCA Certification Exam to become a Certified Coding Associate.