HIM 402 - Project and Operations Management

• Assignments: Varied throughout the term
• Interactivity: Discussion Boards
• Final Assessment: Non-proctored Final Exam

• Interpret and evaluate the compliance process with federal and state law, regulations and licensure requirements, federal initiatives, Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies standards and processes in health information systems.
• Construct a health information management system data set and system that effectively manages the methods of capturing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of health information.
• Utilize secondary data sources such as registries, databases, data sets, surreys, and core measures in the traditional acute care setting, outpatient, and e-delivery.
• Create clinical documentation programs that improve documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patient’s progress, clinical findings, and discharge status.
• Create a structure for a 21st century, state-of-the-art HIM department that addresses workflow, space and equipment, aesthetics, and ergonomics factor into the functionality of a work environment and methods for distributing work assignments and projects.
• Audit records for compliance with and report findings to Corporate Compliance on the content of the health record.
• Evaluate how the HIM code of ethics and the Revenue cycle impact HIM production and operation management.