HIMT1301 — *Introduction to Health Information Management
HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information management. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. An emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; stakeholders of the U.S. Healthcare System; healthcare delivery forces; policy and organizational strategies; patient record content; procedures in filling, numbering and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: ENGL0810, READ0810