Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Provide an overall, but general description of the health care management information system as it exists today.
2. Understand HMIS theory and methodology, focusing specific attention to systems theory, information theory, management concepts, and systems development methodologies.
3. Be familiar with HMIS supportive roles in the health service delivery industry by studying various applications and technologies.
4. Assist in planning, developing, and implementing a HMIS for a variety of health service areas.
5. Gather and interpret current literature on information systems in health care.

Teaching Strategies

This course is presented in a web-based format and will utilize e-mail, e-mail attachments, WebBoard, World Wide Web, and Online library course reserves.

Learning Strategies

Students will be responsible for completing all assignments and readings listed in each module. Discussion will take place through the use of WebBoard postings, e-mail, and telephone (if necessary).

Required Textbook

Austin, Charles J; Boxerman, Stuart B. Information Systems for Health Services Administration. Health Administration Press. Chicago, Il. 1998.

Other required readings will be linked to the syllabus page as needed.

Topic Outline 

1. Introduction to Internet Course Technology
2. Introduction to Information Technology in Health Care
3. Essential Concepts in Health Care Information Technology
4. Computer Hardware and Software
5. Networking and Telecommunications
6. Data Management
7. Strategic Information Systems Planning
8. Systems Analysis
9. System Design, Evaluation, and Selection
10. Patient Care Applications
11. Computerized Medical Record
12. Legal Considerations of Information
13. Administrative Applications
14. Strategic Decision Support Applications
15. Health Information Networks
16. Internet Applications
17. Managing Healthcare Information Systems

Use of Web-based Discussion Board

Electronic bulletin or message boards are simply computerized versions of the cork bulletin boards with which we're all familiar. Just as with traditional message boards, users of electronic bulletin boards may post new messages, read others' messages, and respond to others' messages.

WebBoard will be used in class for electronic discussions. Students are required to participate in class electronic discussions. In other words, they are required to post messages and reply to messages on the bulletin board.  

Course Evaluation Plan

Grading Scale	Point Range
A	100-89.5
B	89.4-79.5
C	79.4-69.5
D	69.4-59.5
F	59 and below

Assignment & Web Board Postings
Module assignments are to be submitted to the instructor prior to the deadline.  Effective group interaction by use of the Web Board, will be determined by accurate and relevant statements made to the topics under discussion.  Discussion and arguments should be logical and substantiated by facts and outside readings. Questions raised should deal with higher levels of the cognitive and affective domains.  Late assignments and webboard postings will be accepted with points deducted. 10% of the total points available will be deducted daily.

Reading Assignments
Students will be assigned selected readings from the textbook, as well as other linked readings. The readings and reference materials will be placed on-line if they are not included in the text. These readings should be read prior to beginning the assignment for the week and webboard postings. Students will also be required to independently select readings from reference books, journals, web sites, or other media to be used in web board discussions and assignments. These readings will allow the student to be prepared for an accurate analysis of the assignments as well as to supplement the lecture notes.

Journaling Project
The student will keep a journal during the semester that reflects current events in health care information systems. The entries will detail the event and then analyze based on knowledge gained in this course. Journals will be turned in at the designated due date. For more information on journaling guidelines, click here.

Course Policies

E-mail Account:  It is the policy of the Department of Health Sciences to use only official FGCU e-mail accounts for communication between faculty students. All information regarding this course will be sent to your eagle account.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the account is checked reguarly.  No e-mail will be sent to personal e-mail accounts. 

On-line Attendance: Students are responsible for their own learning and are expected to review all class sessions.

Assignments, Projects, and Quizzes: All projects, quizzes and assignments are to be submitted to the course instructor by the required date due. Late submission of assignments, projects, and examinations will accepted with penalty (10%/day). Students unable to submit assignments or examinations due to illness or emergency will notify the course instructor prior to the deadline and make arrangements for submission of materials.

Quizzes:    Students unable to complete or start an exam due to illness or emergency will notify the course instructor prior to the examination and make arrangements for an alternate test date.  Alternate date for examinations must be scheduled within two days of the original test date

Academic Integrity: All assignments are to be completed solely by the student. Inclusion of facts, ideas, quotes, or other materials from outside sources must be cited and referenced in all work. Evidence of cheating and plagiarism are cause for disciplinary action by the university. According to the university, plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers; representing the work of another person as one's own; collaborating without authority with another student during an examination or in preparing academic work, or otherwise practicing academic dishonesty