MCOD1361 — Health Information Management Essentials
MCOD 1361 - Health Information Management Essentials MCOD 1361 - Health Information Management Essentials 3 Credits Health Information Management (HIM) Essentials teaches about health care records management in the United States. While the focus in on today’s healthcare environment students also learn history of healthcare laws. Students demonstrate an understanding of the need for patient consent, the importance of patient privacy and security laws, as well as the vital role specialty societies and accreditation authorities play in HIM. Students gain hands on experience in a simulated electronic record to experience how technology is used in HIM to obtain high-quality patient centered care. Students learn how to navigate within the electronic medical record, abstract meaningful patient data, and strengthen critical thinking skills needed to succeed in the health care arena. Major Content Areas Practice in a simulated electronic medical record Meaningful use of electronic medical records Careers and Credentials in HIM Patient-centered quality care Maintaining patient medical records Accrediting agencies History of health care in the United States Regulations impacting HIM Consent, privacy, and security of personal health information Learning