HEIT 205 - Health Law, Accreditation and Licensing Standards

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

Subject:

Description:

This course covers the legal aspects of health information management, including American legal system and causes of medical malpractice. The State, Federal and other agency rules regarding record access, retention, release of information, processing subpoenas, and confidentiality are also included. The accreditation, licensing, and certification requirements for acute as well as non-acute health care facilities are included.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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