Credits: 2 Lecture Hours:2 Lab Hours:0 Practicum Hours:0 Work Experience:0 Course Type:OpenEmphasis will be placed on the analysis of healthcare information needs and the development of methods to meet these needs. Fundamental components of computers and computer systems will be examined, including specialized information management systems in health care. Competencies
Explain computer literacy for health care professionals
Review computer terminology
Discuss classifications of computers and computer systems
Describe the fundamental components of computers and computer systems
Identify the elements of a computer system
Define hardware and software
Identify the major categories of systems software
Identify the five major applications of computer systems
Discuss considerations involved in purchasing decisions
Review the importance of compatibility
Determine the administrative applications in health care
Identify the basic accounting procedures that are processed through computerized systems
Discuss computerization in cost containment
Define basic classification systems that facilitate insurance claims processing.
Identify operations management procedures
Discuss the difference between interfaced and integrated computer systems
Describe the specialized information systems in health care
Discuss computerized software in the function of pharmacy management
Identify medical records management systems
Discuss health assessment systems
Review concepts of clinical monitoring
Determine the impact of confidentiality and patient rights
Describe types and methods of computer crime
Discuss the impact of computer crime on the medical environment
Identify methods of safeguarding organizations from computer crime
Review the legal statutes that protect an individual’s privacy
Discuss patient rights in the context of the right to privacy