Medical Records Nursing Programs General Information Students are advised to review catalog descriptions of courses and to complete all prerequisites prior to enrolling for a course. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate from the program, with a 2.5 average in the MRT courses. The program director will also need to recommend the student to sit for the national exam. Students with a grade of "D" in a MRT class will be required to repeat this class, pass with a "C" grade and may not continue in the curriculum until this deficiency has been filled. Students wishing to appeal negative admissions, probation or other decisions should refer to the "Students Rights and Responsibilites" handbook or contact the Student Affairs Office, Union Building. The MRT Program receives an annual review by the Program Director with course content updated where needed to meet current market skill and knowlege demands. A comprehensive review with the involvement of a self-study (interdisciplinary, interdepartmental) committee occurs during accreditation renewals. Student evaluation of classes will be utilized in these reviews. Three-year follow-up is planned for graduating students. 200. Introduction to Medical Record Science (3) Presents an overview of medical record practices in acute and non- acute care settings, the history of medical records and their content, the origin, ethics, and history of the medical record profession, and ethical/legal issues related to confidentiality of medical records. 201. Organization and Maintenance of Health Records (3) Provides the student with a knowledge of numbering, filing, storage and retrieval systems for medical records, forms design, retention requirements, accreditation, certification and licensure standards, and medical staff organization and by-laws. Prerequisite: Mrsci 200. Corequisite: Mrsci 202. 202. Organization and Maintenance of Health Records Laboratory (4 hours classtime per week) (2) Provides the students with actual practice in medical record maintenance systems and in resourcing appropriate accreditation, licensure, and certification manuals and guidelines. Discusses and provides practice in computer applications in medical record maintenance. Prerequisite: Mrsci 200. Corequisite: Mrsci 201. 203. Health Data: Maintenance, Manipulation & Massage (2) Presents an overview of the full spectrum of health statistics that are maintained in medical record departments, including the patient index, registries, indexes, daily and monthly rates, productivity, birth certificates, quality control, and manual and computer applications thereof. UHDDS and Uniform Bill are also covered. Prerequisite: Mrsci 201, 202. Corequisite: Mrsci 204. 204. Health Data Laboratory (4 hours classtime per week) (2) Provides the student actual practice and competency in computing statistical rates, familiarity with procedures for maintaining all types of health data maintained in a medical record department, and experience in developing quality control systems to assure accuracy of data. Prerequisite: Mrsci 201, 202. Corequisite: Mrsci 203. 205. Quality Assurance: An Integrated Approach for the Medical Record Professional (3) Quality assurance, risk management, and utilization review systems are presented to the student with an emphasis upon integration. Federal and state regulations which impact these areas are discussed, i.e., PRO. Techniques for integrating quality assurance into medical record department functioning are also presented. Prerequisite: Mrsci 203, 204; Corequisite: Mrsci 206. 206. Quality Assurance Laboratory (2) A working knowledge of utilization review and audits is provided. Hospital case studies are utilized to foster an understanding of an integrated QA system in health care facilities. Prerequisite: Mrsci 203, 204; Corequisite: Mrsci 205. 207. Nomenclature and Classification Systems (3) Provides a knowledge of and principles of coding for nomenclature and classification systems, the methods of retrieving, indexing, and maintaining these systems and a Tumor Registry, UHDDS and other governmental reimbursement requirements. Computer applications are discussed. Prerequisites: Hthsci 101, 111, 112, 113, 230. Corequisite: Mrsci 208. 208. Nomenclature and Classification Systems - Laboratory (2) Provides the student with sufficient practice in ICD-9-CM coding to insure a basic competency. Provides experience in CPT, ICD-O, and other classification system coding. Computer applications, i.e., abstracting the medical record, DRG assignment, are explored. Prerequisites: Hthsci 101, 111, 112, 113, 230. Corequisites: Mrsci 207. 209. Skills & Techniques of Supervision (2) Workflow between each unit in a medical record department and other areas within and without the department are analyzed. Performance evaluation and other motivating systems and techniques are discussed. Prerequisites: Hthsra 326. Corequisite: Mrsci 210. 210. Skills and Techniques of Supervision Laboratory (1) Experience in analyzing, revising, and applying policies and procedures is provided. Students will develop on-the-job and/or inservice plans and presentations, job descriptions, performance standards and gain experience in establishing systems for monitoring and assuring quality of medical record functions and employee performance. Prerequisite: Hthsra 326. Corequisite: Mrsci 209. 285. (First Year) Introduction to the Hospital Setting (2) Student's initial experience in the health care setting. Skills and learnings from the classroom and designated field experiences are reinforced and practiced. Projects assigned will offer the student basic skills in technical functions, e.g., numbering, filing systems, hospital statistics. Prerequisites: Mrsci 200, 201, 202, 203, 204; Hthsra 300, 340; Hthsci 101, 111, 112, 113. 286. (Second Year) Directed Clinical Practicum (3) Student's final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learnings from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned will give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisites: Mrsci 286-1, 205, 206, 207, 208; Hthsra 326. Corequisites: Mrsci 209, 210. NURSING PROGRAMS Program Director: Gerry Hansen R.N., Ed.D. Location: Marriot Allied Health Building, Rm 420 Telephone Contact: Christy Little 626-6132 Description Founded in 1953 the nursing program at Weber State CoUege offers students a career progression from the practical nursing level to associate degree nursing to the level of professional nursing via a ladder curriculum. The curriculum provides for distinctive purposes and expectations of these different levels of nursing preparation while recognizing common areas of achievement. This concept allows for students progression towards professional nursing in view of individual ability, aspirations, changing career goals and changing life circumstances. The program prepares well qualified entry level practitioners at the three levels by providing a knowledge of the physical, biological, behavioral and nursing sciences, plus the ability to apply this knowledge in caring for clients in a variety of nursing environments. Education Nursing programs at the Weber State College campus offer a career ladder curriculum. Students registered for the Practical Nursing program and Associate of Science nursing program are in the same general education and nursing courses for the first year. Students registered for the Practical Nursing program may continue to the second year of the associate degree program if they are interested, qualified, and if space is available. The associate degree nursing program is offered cooperatively on four campuses, Utah State University, Logan, Utah; at Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah; at Southern Utah State College, Cedar City, Utah; and Dixie CoUege, St. George, Utah. The curriculum is four quarters in length for the Practical Nursing program and seven quarters for the associate degree program. At the completion of the first year, practical nursing students are awarded an Institutional Certificate by Weber State CoUege and are eligible to write the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure as a practical nurse. At the end of the first year of the associate degree nursing program, students may write the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure as a practical nurse through the equivalency clause in the Utah Nurse Practice Act Successful completion of the second year of the associate degree nursing program entitles the graduate to an Associate of Science degree and eligibUity to write the National CouncU of Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse. The baccalaureate degree program is offered on the Weber State College campus. This program is designed for registered nurses wishing to continue their nursing education and obtain the Baccalaureate of Science degree in nursing (BSN). Advanced nursing courses are combined with general education and science courses to lay the foundation for professional nursing. Graduates are prepared as generalists and function in community health, acute care and first level management positions. Admission Process Baccalaureate Degree for Registered Nurses AppUcants for admission - other than Weber State CoUege graduates - must first apply for admission to Weber State College. Students wiU receive notification regarding admission to the college as soon as admission procedure has been completed. Students must also apply for admission to the BSN program. Applications for the nursing program can be obtained from the nursing program Admission Secretary on the Weber State College campus. These applications must be completed and on file by February 14. AppUcants for admission are reviewed and evaluated by the baccalaureate admissions committee of the nursing program. Students are admitted in Fall quarter. Notification of acceptance into the program is by mail. Associate Degree Nursing Applicants for admission - other than Weber State College graduates - must first apply for admission to Weber State College. Students wiU receive notification regarding admission to the college as soon as the admission procedure has been completed. Students must also apply for admission to the associate degree nursing program. Applications for the nursing program may be obtained from the nursing program Admissions Secretary on the Weber State CoUege campus. These applications must be completed and on file by February 14. AppUcants for admission are reviewed by the associate degree program admissions committee. Notifcation of acceptance into the program is by maU. Students are admitted in Summer Quarter. AU summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a C grade or better in order to advance into the Autumn quarter of the nursing program. The Biomedical core satisfies 12 hours of the Natural Science general education requirements. Two additional courses, one in the Life Sciences and one in Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 51 Continuing Education 50