Prerequisite: HSM 110 (Can also be taken as a corequisite).
This course explores the management and leadership of health information systems in the healthcare industry. Students will examine the types, purposes, and attributes of clinical and administrative systems used in healthcare organizations. Topics include the value of health information systems in enhancing organizational performance, the systems development lifecycle, and the role of management and leadership in system implementation. Additional focus is placed on addressing privacy, security, and ethical challenges, as well as evaluating the impact of emerging trends on healthcare delivery.
Outcomes: Describe the major types, purposes, and attributes of clinical and administrative information systems used in health care organizations; Explain the value of health information systems, including their role in supporting organizational performance, strategy, and effective management; Evaluate risks related to privacy, security, and ethical considerations in the use and management of health information systems; Explain how the systems development lifecycle supports the effective management of health information systems; Evaluate the potential impact of emerging trends in health information systems.
This course explores the management and leadership of health information systems in the healthcare industry. Students will examine the types, purposes, and attributes of clinical and administrative systems used in healthcare organizations. Topics include the value of health information systems in enhancing organizational performance, the systems development lifecycle, and the role of management and leadership in system implementation. Additional focus is placed on addressing privacy, security, and ethical challenges, as well as evaluating the impact of emerging trends on healthcare delivery.
Outcomes: Describe the major types, purposes, and attributes of clinical and administrative information systems used in health care organizations; Explain the value of health information systems, including their role in supporting organizational performance, strategy, and effective management; Evaluate risks related to privacy, security, and ethical considerations in the use and management of health information systems; Explain how the systems development lifecycle supports the effective management of health information systems; Evaluate the potential impact of emerging trends in health information systems.