Course Description
This course will focus on the management of electronic information systems and data in healthcare. It integrates medical administrative and clinical data management and computer technology for performing common medical practice functions. Topics covered will be database management, data dictionaries, decision support systems, health information standards, interoperability, and information system acquisition, implementation, evaluation, user training, and maintenance. Basic data entry and form/screen design will be explored. Students will practice the use of request for proposals and the stages of the procurement process. The use of AI to improve data management will be explored. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- HIM 320: Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Participate in procuring or evaluating electronic health records and other digital systems or technology.
- Create data dictionaries, templates, flow sheets, and forms to configure and collect information and to ensure the meaning, relevance, and quality of data elements are the same for all users.
- Explore data collection templates, databases, flow sheets and forms, and identify purposes for collecting data and the required data elements.
- Examine the trends, applications, benefits, and risks of AI and machine learning.
- Identify various AI applications and other advanced technologies used in healthcare operations and data management.
- Participate in system configuration activities and follow interoperability standards to ensure data sharing across disparate systems.
- Explain systems used in the HIM profession that assist with data management.
- Evaluate the use of technology in both administrative and clinical applications as it relates to data management.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Assignments | 55% |
Quizzes (Weeks 1-6, Week 8) | 30% |
Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 15% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Oachs, Pam and Delhomme, Lisa. (2025). Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice. 7th American Health Information Management Association. ISBN-13: 9781584269687
- Sayles, Nanette and Barefield, A. (2023). Introduction to Information Systems for Health Information Technology. 5th ed. American Health Information Management Association. ISBN-13: 978-1-58426-885-7
- EHR Go, Subscription - Access Card. ISBN-13: 9780985837983
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,8 | Topics: Introduction to Computers in HIM; Data Management Domains
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2 | 2,3 | Topics: Information Integrity and Data Quality and Security
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3 | 3 | Topics: Databases and Data Dictionaries
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4 | 1,6 | Topic: System Selection
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5 | 1,6 | Topics: System Implementation
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6 | 8 | Topics: Administration Information Systems; Clinical Information Systems
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7 | 4,5 | Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Data Management
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8 | 7,8 | Topics: HIM, Data Management, and Technology
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.