PUB102 Foundations of Health Information Management
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| Unit code: | PUB102 |
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| Equivalent(s): | PUB208 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,024 |
| International unit fee | $4,044 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PUB102 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PUB208 |
| Coordinator: | Maryann Wood | mt.wood@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit gives an introduction to health information management (HIM) students of the field of health information and the role of the health information manager. The unit provides context for the study of contemporary health information issues and the integral role of the health information manager. Information as a strategic, organisational and management resource is discussed and broad appreciation of health information and data management procedures and philosophy is provided. Challenges in collection and reporting of information for specific population groups are discussed.
An understanding of concepts and frameworks for assessing information systems will assist HIM students to realise the potential for using technology to effectively understand health information as a valuable resource in the health industry in their future roles as health information managers. Demands on users of health information occasioned by advances in information technology are highlighted.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically examine the sources of health information, including the various data repositories and the role of health information managers in managing those sources;
- Critique the role of health information managers at patient care, management, service provision and strategic levels;
- Analyse the concepts of data quality, health standards security, confidentiality, privacy and ethics as they apply to health information;
- Formulate strategies for employing reflective practice, as you analyse your experiences in engaging with health information managers working in a variety of roles.
- Apply critical analysis and strategic communication and collaboration skills for effective professional relationships in sourcing, assessing, managing, implementing and evaluating health information.
Content
Topics will include:
- health information management frameworks
- the health care record, including paper, hybrid, electronic and digital
- health information of specific population groups
- principles relating to the importance of documentation
- information privacy, confidentiality, consent, security and ethics
- principles of data quality and data management
- digital health and other health technologies.
Learning Approaches
The integration of theory and practice in this unit will be achieved by linking lectures, problem-based learning activities (in lectures and support materials) and blended (virtual and on-site) site visits to health care facilities and statistical agencies. Presentations will be provided by Health Information Managers with many years of experience in industry.
All students are supported by an on-line teaching site for this unit to facilitate communication. By using this site you will be able to access materials relating to the unit content, assessment requirements, marking criteria, lecture activities and general unit information. All students will have access to the same materials, content and problem-based activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. You will be provided with feedback on each assessment item as you progress through the unit. Formative assessment will be provided in the form of weekly lecture discussions and problem-based activities. No formal marks are allocated for these activities but they are an important measure for you to determine how you are progressing in the unit's learning outcomes 1-3.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessment items to be completed throughout the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will prepare a written critical account based on a topical HIM issue (topics provided in class) for case study analysis. In this piece, you will examine core HIM concepts, digital health and the role of health information managers in digital health, data repositories and data management.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Professional Presentation
You will prepare a pre-recorded presentation on a health information management concept that has previously been discussed in earlier weeks of the semester. You will be required to choose from one of a number of topic options provided by the unit coordinator and critically analyse the concept, linking the concept to the role of the Health Information Manager.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
During the semester you will undertake 5 field trips which are a blend of virtual and on-site visits, where you will have the opportunity to engage with health information managers working in a variety of roles, highlighting the importance of health information and the way it is managed, and the numerous sources of health information. You will also gain an understanding of issues such as data quality, standards, security, ethics, privacy and confidentiality as these will be discussed during the visits. This assessment requires you to complete a critical analytical reflection of your field trip experiences.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Abdelhak, M., Grostick S., & Hanken, M. (2016). Health Information: Management of a Strategic Resource (5th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN:9780323263481
Other
There is a prescribed text for this unit and a comprehensive study guide and reference list will also be provided.
Risk Assessment Statement
You will visit a number of healthcare facilities during the semester. You will need to be aware of the associated workplace health and safety requirements associated with travel to the facilities and within the facilities. Discussion regarding workplace health and safety and patient confidentiality and privacy will be undertaken prior to the visits. You may be required to sign confidentiality agreements during the visits.
There are no other out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit apart from those associated with substantial computer work.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Case Study - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | PUB102 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PUB208 |
Overview
This unit gives an introduction to health information management (HIM) students of the field of health information and the role of the health information manager. The unit provides context for the study of contemporary health information issues and the integral role of the health information manager. Information as a strategic, organisational and management resource is discussed and broad appreciation of health information and data management procedures and philosophy is provided. Challenges in collection and reporting of information for specific population groups are discussed.
An understanding of concepts and frameworks for assessing information systems will assist HIM students to realise the potential for using technology to effectively understand health information as a valuable resource in the health industry in their future roles as health information managers. Demands on users of health information occasioned by advances in information technology are highlighted.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically examine the sources of health information, including the various data repositories and the role of health information managers in managing those sources;
- Critique the role of health information managers at patient care, management, service provision and strategic levels;
- Analyse the concepts of data quality, health standards security, confidentiality, privacy and ethics as they apply to health information;
- Formulate strategies for employing reflective practice, as you analyse your experiences in engaging with health information managers working in a variety of roles.
- Apply critical analysis and strategic communication and collaboration skills for effective professional relationships in sourcing, assessing, managing, implementing and evaluating health information.
Content
Topics will include:
- health information management frameworks
- the health care record, including paper, hybrid, electronic and digital
- health information of specific population groups
- principles relating to the importance of documentation
- information privacy, confidentiality, consent, security and ethics
- principles of data quality and data management
- digital health and other health technologies.
Learning Approaches
The integration of theory and practice in this unit will be achieved by linking lectures, problem-based learning activities (in lectures and support materials) and blended (virtual and on-site) site visits to health care facilities and statistical agencies. Presentations will be provided by Health Information Managers with many years of experience in industry.
All students are supported by an on-line teaching site for this unit to facilitate communication. By using this site you will be able to access materials relating to the unit content, assessment requirements, marking criteria, lecture activities and general unit information. All students will have access to the same materials, content and problem-based activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. You will be provided with feedback on each assessment item as you progress through the unit. Formative assessment will be provided in the form of weekly lecture discussions and problem-based activities. No formal marks are allocated for these activities but they are an important measure for you to determine how you are progressing in the unit's learning outcomes 1-3.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessment items to be completed throughout the semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will prepare a written critical account based on a topical HIM issue (topics provided in class) for case study analysis. In this piece, you will examine core HIM concepts, digital health and the role of health information managers in digital health, data repositories and data management.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Professional Presentation
You will prepare a pre-recorded presentation on a health information management concept that has previously been discussed in earlier weeks of the semester. You will be required to choose from one of a number of topic options provided by the unit coordinator and critically analyse the concept, linking the concept to the role of the Health Information Manager.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
During the semester you will undertake 5 field trips which are a blend of virtual and on-site visits, where you will have the opportunity to engage with health information managers working in a variety of roles, highlighting the importance of health information and the way it is managed, and the numerous sources of health information. You will also gain an understanding of issues such as data quality, standards, security, ethics, privacy and confidentiality as these will be discussed during the visits. This assessment requires you to complete a critical analytical reflection of your field trip experiences.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Abdelhak, M., Grostick S., & Hanken, M. (2016). Health Information: Management of a Strategic Resource (5th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN:9780323263481
Other
There is a prescribed text for this unit and a comprehensive study guide and reference list will also be provided.
Risk Assessment Statement
You will visit a number of healthcare facilities during the semester. You will need to be aware of the associated workplace health and safety requirements associated with travel to the facilities and within the facilities. Discussion regarding workplace health and safety and patient confidentiality and privacy will be undertaken prior to the visits. You may be required to sign confidentiality agreements during the visits.
There are no other out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit apart from those associated with substantial computer work.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Case Study - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Case Study, Reflective Journal