SYLLABUS FOR HCM 418 – Management Information Systems

 

Term:                                    Summer 2005   

Course Number:                 HCM 418 – Management Information Systems

Instructor:                            Wanda Foster, Assistant Professor

Phone:                                   1(219) 473-4266

E-mail:                                                  wfoster@ccsj.edu

Course Dates:                    June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7

Course Time:                     Thursdays, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Course Location:                  Whiting Campus

Instructor Background:     

Education:

M.B.A.,                                  DePaul University

B.S. Biology,                  Purdue University

                                               

                                                Experience:

Twenty years in healthcare field ranging from clinical, management and education.  Has spent the past six years as the Director of the Healthcare Management program at Calumet College.

                                               

 

Course Description:                 A construct of five classes periods of which the purpose is to expose the students to the importance of information technology in the healthcare environment.

 

Prerequisites:  HCM tract

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Students in this course will learn to examine and explain the role of technology in the healthcare setting

 

·         Students will learn to develop a vision describing the industry trends and direction, i.e., billing, electronic patient records, electronic prescriptions and other technology used in healthcare

 

·         Students will identify how the information systems department fits within the healthcare organization and how they align with the structural needs of the different departments

 

·         Students will be part of the planning process of a technological upgrade or implementation, i.e., managed care issues, employer information needs, and other tools.

 

·         Students will learn to identify the ingredients of a successful project in the healthcare environment

 

 

Textbooks:                          Information Systems for Healthcare Management,

Austin & Boxerman, 6th Ed, AUPHA/HAP

Learning Strategies:                 Group Discussions, Projects, Current article, Lectures

Assessment:

Midterm                                 25 points

Final Exam                           40 points

Weekly Articles                     20 points

Class participation                10 points

collaboration/attendance 5 points

 

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

 

Grading Scale: 

A = 100 - 90%

 

 

B = 89  -  80%

 

 

C = 79  – 70%

 

 

D = 69  -  60%

 

 

F < 59%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program.  If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw form the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor.

 

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Due to the disruptive nature of cell phones, pages, etc., it is requested that these devices be deactivated during class sessions.  Exceptions must be communicated to the instructor before class.

 

 

Class Participation: Class Participation: Is vital to the learning process.  Students will be prepared to discuss the assigned material.  Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.

 

Course Outline and Class Assignments:  Students are to read chapters and finish homework prior to each class.

Class Assignments: 

 

Session                                                                                                                                Topic Assignments

 

Week One                                                                                                             Chapters 1 - 3

 

Week Two                                                                                                            Chapters 4 – 6

                                                                                                                                Short presentation

 

Week Three                                                                                                         Midterm

                                                                                                                                Chapters 7 - 9

Short synopsis of Final Presentation

 

Week Four                                                                                                            Chapters 10 – 12,  2 page article

 

Week Five                                                                                                             Chapters 13 & 14

Final  Exam

Group Presentation

 

Two page articles -  Each  Student will be expected to prepare a two page synopsis on a current news article involving information technology and healthcare.  Students will share the contents of the article with the class each week. The fist is due Week One.

 

Midterm Test – A four – five page paper on how information technology has changed the way healthcare is delivered in the United States.  This paper should include, what the future of healthcare holds with the implementation of sophisticated networking, software and hardware. 

 

Final Exam – Group presentation of an IS project that will change the future of an organization.  This project will include:  networking, hardware, software, training, implementation schedule and costs.  A five page paper will explain the project in detail.  Each member of the group will participate in the presentation.

Projects will be pre-approved by instructor. 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. All papers over five pages in length are to be submitted electronically.  The college will screen them with their contracted system, turnitin.com.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy: Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy.  All withdrawals are completed through the student’s academic advisor.