him4ppb health info professional practice b
HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B
HIM4PPB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake theoretical studies at the University, and a three-week (equivalent) supervised, professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of an allocated, regional healthcare facility. Students achieve practice competencies and reinforce professional discipline knowledge. Students undertake key functions on placement to gain understanding of the management, informatics, data analysis and clinical classificatory roles of hospital health information managers. Prior to placement, students are introduced to health information management, health information science, and health informatics via classroom teaching and extensive readings. Regular contact between students and La Trobe University Academic Supervisors is maintained during the placement via the University's Learning Management System, telephone, on-site visits, and email communications.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJenn Lee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare the organisational structure and functions of Health Information Services to evaluate how these affect the role of the health information manager, systems, procedures, and day-to-day staff and departmental management.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
02. Compare and contrast the capture, use, and reporting of clinical information applied to support patient/client care, and associated privacy issues in accordance with relevant legislation and State funding guidelines.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
03. Evaluate the operational processes of health records management and patient/client information systems.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio. Completion of team assignment.
04. Outline the clinical governance and quality management activities of the Health Information Service and demonstrate their interaction with the agencies nominated accreditation standards.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documention of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio. Active involvement in team presentation
05. Demonstrate: (i) disease and procedure classificatory skills, using patient records; and (ii) a practical understanding of casemix-based systems with particular regard to DRG assignment.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
06. Maintain high professional ethical standards and demonstrate awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Demonstration of achievement of profession-entry level competencies through completion of supervised placement activities and active engagement in workshop activities. Documentation of evidence of these achievements in the placement journal and the placement portfolio.
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete additional three (3) weeks full-time (i.e. 15 days) of supervised placement during semester."
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory report from placement and Pre-placement briefing attendance | Hurdle: including Post-placement de-briefing interview; reflective comment submission; completion of placement journal & placement coding log; weekly contact with LTU supervisor | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One individual placement portfolio (3,000-words) | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 25-min team pres & 1500 word team assignment (1,000-words equivalent, per individual) | 25 | 04 | |
| Individual 20-minute, online Quiz part A (400-words equivalent, per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual 20-minute, online Quiz part 2 (400-words equivalent, per student). | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |