Course
Prefix/Number: ALHT 205
Course
Title: Healthcare
Statistics
Division: Outreach
and Workforce Development
Program: Health
Information Technology
Credit
Hours: 3.0
Initiation/Revised
Date: Spring
2007
CLASSIFICATION OF
INSTRUCTION
This
course with laboratory components provides students with basic hospital and
health statistics including the sources, definitions and calculation of common
rates and percentages. Computerized and
manual methods of collection, computation, and presentation of statistical
data. Review of regulatory,
accreditation, and vital statistics reporting.
ALHT
110 Health Information Technology, ALHT 120 Health Information Technology Lab,
or Instructor consent
Horton, Loretta A. (2006), Calculating
and Reporting Healthcare Statistics.
2rd ed. Chicago, Illinois: American Health Information Management
Association. (Available at http://www.ahima.org,
Product No. 120704). ISBN 1/58426-129-3.
Johns, Merida, PhD, RHIA, Health
Information Management Technology: An
Applied Approach. Chicago:
American Health Information Management Association, 2007.
a.
Explain types,
sources, and uses of data used in health care.
b.
Interpret the
importance of data quality.
c.
Explain the
statistical terminology.
d.
Explain the
difference between ratio, proportion, percentage, and rate.
e.
Explain the
difference between a surgical procedure and a surgical operation.
f.
Explain the
difference between range, variance, and standard deviation.
g.
Compare and
explain categorical data: nominal,
ordinal, interval, and ratio.
h.
Explain the
difference between numerical data:
discrete data and continuous data.
a.
Compute and
interpret mean, median, and mode.
b.
Compute and
explain the daily census, average daily census, and inpatient service days.
c.
Compute and
explain the bed/bassinet occupancy ratio.
d.
Compute and
explain the length of stay (LOS), average LOS, total LOS, and median LOS.
e.
Explain the
conditions under which the median is the preferred measure of central tendency
when presenting average LOS.
f.
Determine the
difference between fetal, neonatal, post neonatal and infant deaths.
g.
Compute and
explain infant mortality and fetal death rates.
h.
Compute and
explain maternal death rates and cesarean section rates.
i.
Compute and
explain infection and postoperative rates.
j.
Compute and
explain the autopsy, gross autopsy, net autopsy, and adjusted hospital autopsy
rates.
k. Compute and explain the range, variance, and standard deviation.
3.
Compile health
information statistical reports used for medical and administrative purposes,
and which meet the requirements of government regulations and accrediting
agencies.
a.
Compute and
explain the uses of statistics computed within the hospital and health
information management department.
b.
Explain the
prospective payment systems and the different types of statistics for the
various healthcare organizations.
c.
Compose tables
and graphs to depict statistical information.
d.
Compile
computerized statistical reports.
4.
Compare and
contrast research techniques in order to offer assistance to medical
researches, administrative researchers, and health planning researchers.
a.
Assess
computerized statistical reports for accuracy.
b.
Recalculate
statistics for greater specificity.
AHIMA DOMAINS
Domain 1: Health Data Management.
Subdomain A: Health Data Structure, Content and Standards
1.
Collect and
maintain data sets and databases
Domain 2: Health Statistics, Biomedical Research and
Quality Management
Subdomain A: Healthcare Statistics and Research
1.
Abstract and
maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries
2.
Collect,
organize, and present data for:
a.
Administrative
purposes
b.
Financial
purposes
c.
Performance
improvement programs
d.
Quality
management
Subdomain B.
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
2. Present data in
verbal and written forms
Domain 3: Health Services Organization and Delivery
Subdomain A: Healthcare Delivery Systems
1.
Comply with
accreditation, licensure, and certification standards from government
(national, state, and local levels) and private organization (e.g., Joint
Commission on the Accreditation of healthcare Organizations [JCAHO])
2.
Apply policies
and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment
systems for healthcare services such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), managed care
Domain 4: Information Technology and Systems
Subdomain A. Information and Communication
Technologies
1.
Use technology,
including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis,
retrieval and reporting of information.
2.
Use common
software applications (e.g., spreadsheets; databases; presentation; email) in
the execution of work processes
3.
Use specialized
software in the completion of HIM processes
Subdomain B. Data, Storage and Retrieval
5. Query and
generate reports using appropriate software
6. Design and
generate reports using appropriate software
Subdomain D. Healthcare Information systems
1. Collect and
report data on incomplete records and timeliness of record completion
I.
Introduction to
Health Statistics
II.
Mathematics
Review
III.
Patient Census
Data
IV.
Percentage of
Occupancy
V.
Length of Stay
VI.
Death (Mortality)
Rates
VII.
Hospital
Autopsies and Autopsy Rates
VIII.
Morbidity and
Other Miscellaneous Rates
IX.
Statistics
Computed Within the Health Information Management Department
X.
Descriptive
Statistics in Health Care
XI.
Presentation of
Data
XII.
Inferential
Statistics in Health Care
XIII.
Basic Research
Principles
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 ending ____________________.
|
Week |
Topic/Exam |
Readings/Activities |
|
1 |
Introduction to Health
Statistics |
Chapter 1 / Exercises /Test |
|
2 |
Glossary of Healthcare
Terms – Review definitions |
Appendix B |
|
3 |
Mathematics Review |
Chapter 2 / Exercises /
Test |
|
4 |
Patient Census Data |
Chapter 3 / Exercises /
Test |
|
5 |
Percentage of Occupancy |
Chapter 4 / Exercises /
Test |
|
6 |
Length of Stay |
Chapter 5 / Exercises /
Test |
|
7 |
Death (Mortality) Rates |
Chapter 6 / Exercises /
Test |
|
8 |
Hospital Autopsies &
Autopsy Rates |
Chapter 7 / Exercises /
Test |
|
9 |
Morbidity & Other Misc
Rates |
Chapter 8 / Exercises /
Test |
|
10 |
Statistics Computed W/in
the HIM Dept |
Chapter 9 / Exercises |
|
11 |
Statistics Computed W/in
the HIM Dept |
Chapter 9 / Exercises /
Test |
|
12 |
Descriptive Statistics in
Health Care |
Chapter 10 / Exercises /
Test |
|
13 |
Presentation of Data |
Chapter 11 / Exercises /
Test |
|
14 |
Inferential Statistics in
Health Care |
Chapter 12 / Exercises /
Test |
|
15 |
Basic Research Principles |
Chapter 13 / Exercises /
Test |
|
16 |
Vital Statistics |
Websites |
|
17 |
Final |
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).
Class assignments - Rounding
Numbers:
1. Percentages
should be carried to 3 places and rounded back to 2 places.
2. Any other number can be carried to 2 places and
rounded back to 1 place unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
3. Label your numbers, i.e. 14.05% not just 14.5; $1.32
not 1.32; 7.6 days not 7.6
(This may not seen critical to this course
but it will be critical when you are using numbers during
your professional career. This will give you much more clarity than an
unlabelled number.)
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.
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. Students who are excused will be given
reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute
assignments from the instructor.
Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor
in advance of the planned absence.
Unless students are excused by the instructor, they are expected
to attend class. Students who are absent for two consecutive weeks (prior to
the final drop date) and fail to contact the instructor may be dropped from
this class. If a 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.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN
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.
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.
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.