290 The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: HIM 2861. HIM 2863. Professional Practice Experience in Coding (1) Student's final experience in the coding setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced in a simulated setting. HIM 3000. Computer Applications in Health Care (3) F A survey of the clinical, research, and administrative applications of computers in the health care industry from which health care information is currently derived. The role of this technology and of the data collected in accomplishing the objectives and procedures of the principle functional areas in health care organizations is emphasized as are the interrelationships of the organizational units with respect to data acquisition, storage, analysis, retrieval, and use. HIM SI3200. Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3) F, S The goals and objectives of epidemiology, its policy and procedure, and its foundation and support in health care information are the focus of this course. Investigation of an epidemic, measures of mortality incidence and prevalence, measures of risk, biological variability probability screening, sampling, statistical significance, correlation, multiple regression, retrospective and prospective studies, and survival analysis are discussed. Advanced techniques for the statistical analysis of institutional case-mix and quality improvement data are presented. Prerequisite: Must meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. HIM 3300. Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care (3) F, S Quality assessment, disease processes, risk management, and utilization review systems are presented to the student with an emphasis upon integration. TQM/CQI processes are examined and practiced. HIM 3400. Health Care Networks and Databases (3) 5 A comprehensive introduction to health care application development, including local and wide area networks, the internet and intranets, database structure, database tools, data management, and information management. Prerequisite: 1ST 3110. HIM 3450. Health Care Systems Analysis and Design (3) F A comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of health care information systems, using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. Prerequisite: HIM 3400. HIM 3500. Biomedical Research Support (2) F Design concepts and information systems used in biomedical research and investigation by drug companies, genetic engineering firms, academic institutions, and individual researchers and the support of same by health information professionals are discussed. The major national research policy-making bodies (NIH, NCHS, CDC) and their research protocols are reviewed. The student also learns what techniques and resources facilitate biomedical literature searches and how to assist a researcher in the pursuit of published information. An overview of the development, structure, and management of a health care institutional medical library is presented. HIM 4100. Health Information Services Management (3) 5 Management issues of health information services departments are discussed and worked through with reference to planning information services, organizing work force, procedures, and resources, staffing work units with qualified personnel, influencing information services teams performance, controlling/evaluating health information services performance and products, and resolving organizational conflict involving information issues. Background is developed to facilitate evaluation of a vended system's ability to meet health care information applications, objectives and procedural requirements. "Entrepreneurial" skill is developed to lead organizations in finding solutions to their information management problems. Prerequisite: HAS 3260. HIM 4990. Baccalaureate Thesis and Presentation (3) F Senior health information management students complete a research project and thesis in partial fulfillment of program requirements. By the completion of the course, the senior student will be able to specify a thesis topic, specify individual thesis learning objectives, specify individual thesis learning activities, develop a thesis project time-line, implement the thesis project, write the thesis, and present it to the Health Information Management faculty and students. Topics are chosen by the student but require approval by the Program Coordinator. HIM 5000. Clinical Foundations in HIM (3) A foundation in the language of medicine, pathophysiology and pharmacology will be discussed and developed. HIM 5010. Health Data Management (3) This course prepares students to manage and create health data elements and data sets; and to develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures and guidelines for management of health information. Compliance with health care inf ormation laws, regulations, standards, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes is discussed and practiced. HIM 5020. Diagnosis and Procedure Coding (3) Coding and classification conventions and procedures are developed and practiced. The course will also include auditing of coded data for accuracy. HIM 5030. Clinical Data Management for Quality Care & Revenue Cycle Integrity (3) This course prepares the student to collect, analyze, present and organize data to improve quality of patient care and revenue cycle management. The management of clinical data required in reimbursement systems and prospective payment systems in health care delivery are discussed. HIM 5040. Privacy, Security and Confidentiality in Health Care (3) This course prepares students to design and implement security measures to safeguard protected health information. The management, access, disclosure and use of PHI to ensure confidentiality is discussed. How to investigate and resolve health care privacy and security issues and problems are introduced. HIM 5050. Health Information Systems & Technology (3) A foundation of electronic heath record terminology and the information systems life cycle is explored. The important basis upon which successful EHR implementation must rely - project management, strategic planning, and migrations from the current state are discussed. Skills in selecting, negotiating for, implementing and operating the electronic health record and its corresponding databases are developed. The use of data dictionary, data models, database management and design for electronic health records are introduced. HIM 5080. Health Information Management Issues (3) Managing the HIM function including the monitoring of industry trends and organizational needs for change, strategic and operational planning, training or educational activity development, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes are discussed. HIM 5090. HIM Internship (3) Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of health information management skills in the institutional setting. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog