HSP 3315

Health Information Systems

3315 Health Information Systems (3-0-0). This course discusses what information is needed by whom, the process of designing health information flows, procurement of computer/telecommunication resources, assuring information security, and continuing management of information systems supporting healthcare delivery. The course provides an overview of various health information systems, with emphasis on case studies of systems utilized in areas such as patient-care, clinical decision-support, disease and demographic surveillance, imaging and simulation, and safety and environmental assessment. Legal and ethical issues related to training, security, confidentiality, and the use of informed consent are also addressed.

Units: 3.0