Explores health information and informatics concepts encountered in healthcare settings. Course content includes healthcare information technology, concepts, terminology, and key health information systems and technology. Students will evaluate health information systems and their roles in patient safety, safe medication administration, maintaining patient privacy, data security and efficacy of healthcare processes.
Acceptance to RN to BSN Program
Course Learning Outcomes
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Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
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Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.
Core Topics
- Introduction to Health Care Economics
- Cost Perspectives
- Importance of Health Insurance
- Role of the Physician and Hospital in Healthcare Economics
- Alternative Care
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Trends in Healthcare Economics
- Financial reporting and budgeting
- Health financing and reimbursement
- Consumerism and advocacy