General Information

• Name: Structure & Organization of Health Information Systems
• Discipline: Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: HIT 170 & AMP;HIT180 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division
• Corequisites: HIT 201

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Teaches functions of health information departments in healthcare institutions. Studies origin, uses, format, and regulatory requirements of health records.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to know the following:

• Define electronic health records and explain why electronic health records are important
• Discuss what forces are driving the adoption of electronic health records
• Describe the flow of medical information into the chart
• Describe different methods of capturing and recording data
• Understand levels of electronic health record implementations
• Describe workflow of physician orders and results
• Explain why systems and devices should be able to exchange electronic data
• Compare electronic health records in an inpatient versus outpatient setting
• Describe the importance of codified electronic health records
• Explain the government's influence on coding standards
• Have and understanding of prominent EHR code sets such as SNOMED CT, MEDCIN, and LOINC, as well as various nursing code sets
• Have an understanding of prominent billing code sets such as CPT-4, ICD-9CM, and ICD-10
• Explain how EHR codes sets differ from CPT, ICD-9CM, and NDC codes
• Learn how to use the Medcin software to process a patient in a new patient encounter and print
• Use Medcin to create exam notes for a variety of patients and conditions
• Explain why billing codes are important in an EHR system
• Show how Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes are determined
• Understand and use Patient Management
• Understand and use problem list
• Cite information from previous visits in a new encounter
• Explain how vital signs and diagnostic tests can be recorded in the EHR
• Describe the workflow of electronic lab orders and results
• Describe triage by a nurse
• Discuss patient entry of symptoms and previous history
• Document a well-baby check-up using a wellness form
• List HIPAA Transactions and Uniform Identifiers applying the HIPAA Privacy Policy in a medical office
• Explain Electronics Signatures
• Explain how technology impacts implementation of EHR
• Compare the use of workstations, laptop computers, Tablet PCs, and PDA devices
• Discuss the effect to the Internet on the future of the EHR

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.