3759 (v.8) Health Record Systems 381

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Individual Study:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

2872 (v.9) Health Record Systems 282 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Planning and developing a new hospital's health record service. Introductory ergonomics. Committee principles and practice. Quality improvement techniques and management - total quality management, questionnaire design, utilisation review, performance and clinical indicators.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate an understanding of how health information management systems, functions and ergonomic principles are integrated in the design of a health record department. Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to develop a planning brief for a new hospital's health information management service. Display an understanding of quality improvement principles through the design of a patient satisfaction questionnaire.

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:

Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, 1998, The EQuIP Guide, Standards and Guidelines for the ADHS Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program, 2nd ed., Sydney, ACHS. Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, 1995, Quality Assurance Activities inPractice, Sydney, ACHS.

Unit Texts:

Abdelhak M., Grostick S., Hanken M.A. and Jacobs E., (2001), Health Information - Management of a Strategic Resource, WB Saunders. Carr C.E., Price D. and Foyster A.R., (1990), Take the Chair, 8th ed., Perth, Australian Rostrum Council Publication.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Planning Brief 50%, Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 20%, Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y