HIM-2115 - Health Information Management in Health Care Delivery Systems* (3)

Prerequisite: HIM 1200; prerequisite completed with a minimum grade of “C”
This course introduces students to the role of the health information manager in a variety of health care settings, including acute care, ambulatory care, long-term care, home health care, and hospice. Students begin with an historical perspective of the health care system and health information management before focusing on the regulatory issues, documentation, and procedural aspects of managing health information in various health care systems. Topics such as confidentiality, health care legislation, licensure, professional certification, quality improvement, and career opportunities across settings are also included.