him5hmd hlth info man d
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT D
HIM5HMD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the impact of advanced information technologies on the management of change in health information services and health information and communications technology (ICT) services. They will address professional issues, strategic planning, budget preparation and management, staffing practices and workplace legislation specific to the management of health data and information. This subject draws together all components of the course, enabling students to develop an overview of health information management practice, and providing them the opportunity to synthesise critical and emerging technological, management, legislative, clinical and policy developments.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM5PPB or HIM4PPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the socio-technical factors surrounding health information management environments and their implications for health information management work.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Online Discussion Forum.
02. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to develop strategies supporting macro- and micro-planning functions, budgetary and financial operations, and management in health information environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Practical Exercises - team and individual.
03. Assess and evaluate the relevance of theoretical approaches to staff management in the areas of patient/client information, and achieve competence in applying a set of practical management skills in health information workplaces.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Case Studies. Mini-Case analyses. Practical Exercises - team and individual. Oral Presentations.
04. Apply safety, equity and other relevant legislative requirements to the health information service and health ICT workplace.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses.
05. Demonstrate acquired knowledge and competence in the development, implementation and embedding of change driven by emerging technologies and changing policy environments in health information management.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Online Discussion Forum. Mini-Case analyses.
06. Communicate confidently and effectively when presenting to an audience in the workplace, and negotiating in the health information management role.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Class Practical Exercises. Oral Presentations.
07. Demonstrate understanding of approaches to health information management-related crisis mangement and problem solving informed by emerging legislative, technological and policy developments.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Online Discussion Forum. Workshops. Mini-Case analyses. Oral Presentations. Online Discussion Forum.
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 20 | 03, 06, 07 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 | |
| two 20-minute group presentations | 30 | 02, 03, 06, 07 |