2904 (v.6) Health Information Systems 283

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.5
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1676 (v.9) Health Record Systems 182 or any previous version AND 10830 (v.4) Information Systems 100 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to health informatics- data management, electronic communications. Health care information systems design. Health care information systems implementation. Ethical issues in health informatics. Creating a database and tables using Access. Entering and editing data. Current developments in the Western Australian health arena.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified types and characteristics of data and information systems components. Demonstrated an understanding of health data linkage in relation to specialised health information databases. Described the key components of data management and related these to data quality. Built a database of information by entering and editing data using Microsoft Access and then generated reports.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hoffer, J.A., George, J.F. and Valacich, J.S. (1999), Modern systems analysis and design (second edition). Menlo Park, Addison-Wesley. Johns, M.L. (1997), Information management for health professions. New York, Delmar Publishers. Oz, E. (2000), Management information systems (second edition). Cambridge, Course Technology Thomson Learning. Daly, J., Guillemin, M. and Hill, S. (2001), Technologies and health critical compromises. South Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
Unit Texts:	Hebda, T., Czar, P. and Mascara, C. (2001), Handbook of informatics for nurses and health care professionals (second edition). Menlo Park, Addison Wesley.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 40%, Major assignment 30%, Minor database assignments (3) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y