Course
Prefix/Number: ALHT 120
Course
Title: Health Information
Technology Lab
Division: Outreach
and Workforce Development
Program: Health
Information Technology
Credit
Hours: 1.0
Initiation/Revised
Date: Fall
2007
CLASSIFICATION OF
INSTRUCTION
This
course provides hands on/skill application in assembly, analysis and filing of
health records; data entry and abstracting of health information; indices;
filing of reportable events, documentation requirements and other specific
health record functions.
Corequisite: Health Information Technology, Health
Information Technology Lab, Admission to Program or department consent. ALHT
110 Health Information Technology
Johns, Merida L., PhD, RHIA,
ed. Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach. Chicago: American Health Information
Management Association, 2007.
American Health Information
Management Association Journal
http://www.ahima.org American Health
Information Management Association
www.jcaho.org
Joint Commission of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO)
www.aha.org American Hospital Association
American College of Surgeon
web site
NCCC library site
a.
Define and
identify different forms used for health records in healthcare
organizations.
2. The student will be able to
file health records in different filing systems.
a.
Have a working
knowledge of techniques used in storage and maintenance of health
records.
3. The student will demonstrate
knowledge of all registries and indexes.
a. Perform the maintenance of registries and indexes such
as the master patient index, disease index and operation index.
b.
Describe the
purpose of common HIM support functions such as cancer and tumor registries,
birth certificate completion, and research services.
4. The student will demonstrate
knowledge of the electronic health record and healthcare data sets and their
importance.
a.
Describe the
advantages of electronic health records over paper-based and hybrid
records.
b.
Identify and
distinguish between health information standardized data sets and compare
manual and automated methods of data collection.
a.
Describe the
coding & reimbursement process.
b.
Discuss the
history of coding and reimbursement process.
I.
Introduction
A. Early History of Health
Information Management
B. Evolution of Practice
C. Today’s Professional Organization
II.
Functions of the Health Record
A. Purpose of the Health Record
B. Users of the Health Record
C. Functions of the Health
Record
III.
Content and Structure of the Health Record
A. Content of the Health Record
B. Specialized Health Record
Content
C. Documentation Standards
D. Format of the Health Record
IV.
The Electronic Health Record
A. The Ideal Electronic Health
Record System
B. Evolution of the Electronic
Health Record
C. Initiatives and Framework
for the Electronic Health Record
D. Creation of Electronic
Health Record Systems
E. Information Management in an
Electronic Environment
F. Future Directions in
Information Technology
V.
Health Information Technology Functions
A. HIM Functions and Services
B. HIM Interdepartmental
Relationships
C. Management of Health Record
Content and Processes
D. Quality Control and Monitoring
for Health Record Systems
E. Indexes and Registries
F. Management and Supervisory
Processes
G. Future Directions in Health
Information Management Technology
VI.
Healthcare Data Sets
A. Standardized Healthcare Data
Sets
B. Standards for Electronic
Data and Electronic Data Interchange
C. Evolving Health Information
Standards
VII.
Secondary Data Sources
A. Differences between Primary
and Secondary Data Sources and Databases
B. Purposes and Users of
Secondary Data Sources
C. Types of Secondary Data
Sources
D. Processing and Maintenance of Secondary Databases
VIII.
Clinical
Vocabularies and Classification Systems
A. Clinical Vocabularies
B.
The Coding Process
C.
Coding Technology
D.
Coding and Corporate Compliance
IX. Reimbursement Methodologies
A. Healthcare Reimbursement Systems
B. Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies
C. Medicare prospective Payment Systems
D. Processing of Reimbursement Claims
SCHEDULE
This class meets online for
weekly learning units. The class
materials for each unit will be available for a minimum of eight days, starting
_____________________ and _________________________.
|
Week |
Topic |
Activities/Exams |
|
1 |
Early History of Health Information Management, Evolution of Practice, Today’s Professional Organization |
Chapter 1 assignments /
Quiz |
|
2 |
Functions of the Health Record |
Chapter 2 assignments /
Quiz |
|
3 |
Content and Structure of the Health Record |
Chapter 3assignments |
|
4 |
Content and Structure of the Health Record |
Chapter 3 assignments |
|
5 |
Content and Structure of the Health Record |
Chapter 3 assignments /
Quiz |
|
6 |
The Electronic Health Record |
Chapter 4 assignments /
Quiz |
|
7 |
Mid-Term |
Mid-term |
|
8 |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
|
9 |
Health Information Technology Functions |
Chapter 5 assignments |
|
10 |
Health Information Technology Functions |
Chapter 5 assignments /
Quiz |
|
11 |
Healthcare Data Sets |
Chapter 8 assignments |
|
12 |
Healthcare Data Sets |
Chapter 8 assignments /
Quiz |
|
13 |
Secondary Data Sources |
Chapter 9 assignments /
Quiz |
|
14 |
Clinical Vocabularies &
Classification Systems |
Chapter 6/Test |
|
15 |
Reimbursement Methodologies |
Chapter 7/Test |
|
16 |
Project due/Final |
Project due/Final |
A cumulative point system is
used. Your class assignments will
include reading, review questions, written reports, case studies, Website
research, projects, practice exercises, discussion questions, chapter quizzes
and examinations. The chapter
examinations will be a part of each learning unit and are completed after the
unit assignments, and prior to starting the next unit. Possible points for written reports, case
studies, projects, and exams will vary and tracking of your total points for
each assignment or exam will be available on the course Website. Class assignments will be evaluated for
accuracy, content, form, knowledge of subject matter, application of knowledge
and ability to communicate effectively.
Class participation is an
essential element to your success in this course. You are expected to complete practice
exercises and respond to the discussion questions with at least one posting (5
points).
Complete assignments by the
due date. Late assignments will be
docked 10% and only accepted 1 day past due date. Make-ups for exams or assignments are only
permitted under special circumstances and with prior approval by the
instructor. Borderline grades will be
viewed in terms of timely completion of assignments and class participation.
Total points accumulated
during the semester will be calculated into a percent and graded on the scale
below.
Letter grades will be given
using the following scale:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 59% and below
Absences that occur due to students participating in official
college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such
as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for
each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to
make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor
and should not be penalized for the absence.
Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of
the student’s planned participation in the event. Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility
to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.
Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor,
they are expected to attend class. If a
student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the
course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student
is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the
right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for
excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student,
stating that he or she has been dropped.
A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by
submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of
the registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be
notified.
It is the responsibility of the student to properly drop the
course. Students, who are still enrolled
in this class after the final drop date, but fail to participate in class, are
at risk for a failing grade. Your grade
will be based on the total points accumulated through the last date of
participation.
Student gain will be
determined by student improvement in each of the areas of student
competencies.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
NCCC expects every student to
demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits. Academic integrity in coursework is a
specific requirement. Definitions,
examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as
well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student
Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
This online class allows you
to work independently or with other students in the class. For your own benefit, you need to complete
all assignments on your own unless otherwise indicated. Do not use the work of others and submit it
as your own. You may refer to the
textbook and resources when taking tests online, however the tests are timed
and you may lose points if you exceed the time limit. The true test of what you learn in this class
will be demonstrated when you take the AHIMA certification exam to become a
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The expectation for this class is for you to
be professional and ethical – do your own work.
CELL
PHONE POLICY:
Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during
class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.
DISCLAIMER:
This syllabus is a broad
outline of subject matter intended to be covered. It does not mean that everything herein will
be covered, nor does it limit the content of the class to the material
described. Information and statements in
this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Because Introduction to Health Information is
basic to understanding many of the other courses in the Health Information
Technology program, a grade of C or better is required to continue the program
NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need
accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify
the Director of Advising and Counseling,
Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607
ext 312, as soon as possible. You
will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine
reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any
necessary accommodations.
Note:
Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the
discretion of NCCC. Changes will be
published in writing and made available to students.