HIT 421 Introduction to Health Informatics
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Summary
This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts of information management including the information that healthcare organizations generate and use, the importance of data quality, and external factors that impact healthcare data management. The curriculum will also examine information systems (i.e., the arrangement and interaction of information, processes, people, and technology) as well as system standards and security issues. Finally, special consideration will be given to management, responsibilities, and challenges in aligning information technology (IT) planning with an organization's strategic planning as a means to create competitive advantage.
The course is blended with in-class and online distance learning sections. It is expected that all students will complete weekly assigned readings, will view assigned websites, and will view assigned videos prior to class. During class, students will participate in discussion and learning activities that will require that students have a basic understanding of the topics attained through the required readings. Students will be expected to complete in-class activities on campus and remotely.
Texts
- Contemporary Health Informatics by Mark L. Braunstein, Published by the American Health Information Management, (2014); ISBN 1584260319, 9781584260318
Grading
The student’s final grade will be based on a weighted average of the homework, exam scores, and class participation. Weights are as follows:
Weight
Discussions/ Weekly Assignments 30%
Quizzes 20%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 30%
Grades will be determined as follows:
92% - 100% A;
90% - 91% A-;
87% - 89% B+;
80% - 86% B;
77% - 79% B-;
70% - 76% C;
67% - 69% C-;
60% - 66% D;
0 % - 60% F.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Procedures and policies
1. No makeup exams will be given.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the instructor, Assignments turned in late will not be accepted. Homework and project deliverables must be turned in on time on the day when the assignment is due via D2L or as instructed per the assignment's posted requirements.
3. Course Evaluations
Instructor and course evaluations provide valuable feedback that can improve teaching and learning. The greater the level of participation, the more useful the results. As students, you are in the unique position to view the instructor and assess the effectiveness of instruction over time. Your comments about what works and what does not can help faculty build on the elements of the course that are strong and improve those that are weak. Isolated comments from students and instructors’ peers may also be helpful, but evaluation results based on high response rates may be statistically reliable.
Your honest opinions about your experience in and commitment to the course and your learning may help improve some components of the course for the next group of students. The evaluation of the instructor and course provides an opportunity to make voices heard on an important issue – the quality of teaching at DePaul.
4. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
This course will be subject to the academic integrity policy passed by faculty. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/.
The university and school policy on plagiarism can be summarized as follows: Students in this course should be aware of the strong sanctions that can be imposed against someone guilty of plagiarism. If proven, a charge of plagiarism could result in an automatic F in the course and possible expulsion. The strongest of sanctions will be imposed on anyone who submits as his/her own work any assignment which has been prepared by someone else. If you have any questions or doubts about what plagiarism entails or how to properly acknowledge source materials be sure to consult the instructor.
5. Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from the course do so by using the Campus Connection system (http://campusconnect.depaul.edu). Withdrawals processed via this system are effective the day on which they are made. Simply ceasing to attend, or notifying the instructor, or nonpayment of tuition, does not constitute an official withdrawal from class and will result in academic as well as financial penalty.
6. Internet Browsing & Cell Phone Use
Laptop use for internet browsing is NOT allowed in the classroom while the class is in session unless specifically authorized or requested by the instructor for a specific class session. Cell phones must be off or set to a silent mode while turned on. Students must leave the room in an unobtrusive manner to respond to inbound calls. Texting is never allowable in class. If you are required to be on call as part of your job, please advise the Instructor at the start of the course.
Assignments
Assignments will be posted in the Assignment section of the class D2L website typically 1-2 weeks prior to the assignment due date.
All assignments should be submitted via D2L on the assigned due date, unless otherwise noted. Submitting assignments through D2L ensures that homework responses will be properly time-stamped and delivered.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296