HE 115 - Health Information Management Foundations

Institution:

Chattanooga State Community College

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Description:

This course introduces the healthcare environment, healthcare settings, medical staff organization, records management and the role of health information management (HIM) in healthcare. Topics include the history of HIM, organization of various healthcare facilities; the impact managed care has had on healthcare providers, healthcare record format, deficiency analysis, records control, storage, document imaging, forms management and numbering, filing and indexing systems. Emphasis is placed on the ethical conduct of the HIM professionals, understanding the patient record, and using electronic charting software to create electronic health records; class 3 hour, lab 3 hours. Prereq: Acceptance into HIM Program or instructor's consent. [F]

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.chattanoogastate.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 697-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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