HITT 1211 - Health Information Systems

2 Credits (1 hr. lec., 2 hrs. lab.) Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Prerequisite: HITT 1301, MATH 0308; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe general functions, purposes and benefits of health information systems.
2 - Describe the evolution and adoption of health information systems.
3 - Compare health information systems in terms of their ability to support the requirements of a health care enterprise.
4 - Explain the impact of electronic health records on reporting outcomes.
5 - Explain strategies to minimize major barriers to the adoption of electronic health records.
6 - Explain the principles of health care data exchange and standards.
7 - Review workflow design and assessment, and their relationship to patient care, productivity and data analysis.
8 - Propose the hardware, software, operating system and networking considerations necessary for effective data storage and use in health care organizations.
9 - Utilize the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, securing, retrieving, and reporting health care data.