HIM-1500 Introduction to Health Information and Legal Aspects

Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to the health information departments and professional associations of the health information. Various aspects of information systems, regulatory standards and the electronic health record content are examined. Additionally, this course focuses on legal aspects relating to confidentially, privacy and security requirements of patient information. Students also learn important skills that include examining policies and professional reports.

Prerequisite(s): Program admission, EGL-1010, INT-1010, BIO-2010.

Corequisite(s): HIM-1530, BIO-2060 completed or concurrent.

Course Outcomes

Label the components of the organizational hierarchy of the health care delivery system.
Identify the importance of ethical standards in the delivery of health care.
Identify the basic content of the acute care health record.
Analyze records for completeness and accuracy according to compliance standards, (e.g. CMS, TJC, etc.).
Compare/contrast the regulations and standards for the release of medical information.
List the systems, statutes, and policies governing record retention, archival processes, and information technology.
Explore policies and professional reports in the health care delivery system.