SYLLABUS FOR HCM 418 – Management Information Systems
Term: Summer 2005
Course Number: HCM 418 – Management Information Systems
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Dates: May 2,9, 16,23,30
Course Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Course Location: Whiting Campus
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Course Description: A construct of five class periods of which the purpose is to expose the students to the importance of information technology in the healthcare environment.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
· Students in this course will relate the past, current and future roles of information technology (IT) in healthcare to organizational changes and decision-making shifts.
· Students will analyze how future trend in IT will impact the delivery of healthcare, patient records, electronic prescriptions and other technology used in healthcare.
· Students will determine the type of information needed by the organization for decision-making. With the complexity of healthcare organizations, the students will align the informational needs with various key departments and operations.
· Students will investigate the planning process of a technological upgrade or implementation, i.e., managed care issues, employer information needs, and other tools.
· Students will link information systems to the quality outcomes of patient care.
· Students will interact with IT professionals to learn to articulate information essentials in order to achieve the best results available within budgetary constraints.
Textbook: Information Systems for Healthcare Management,
Learning Strategies: Group discussions, projects, current articles, lectures, quizzes, case studies, guest speakers, site visits
Assessment:
Case studies 125 points
Quizzes 100 points
Article 25 points
Investigative Prob 50 points
Roundtable 50 points
Participation 50 points
Class Policy for Assignments:
Grading Scale:
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A = 100-92% |
C = 77-72% |
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A- = 91-90% |
C- = 71-70% |
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B+= 89-88% |
D+= 69-68% |
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B = 87-82% |
D = 67-62% |
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B- = 81-80% |
D- = 61-60% |
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C+= 79-78% |
F: Below 60% |
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Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program. In the event of missing class time, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor. If the student misses more than four hours in one course, they will be administratively withdrawn from that course.
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. Late assignments will be accepted but down-graded.
Session Topic Assignments
Week One Chapters 1 - 4
Week Two Chapters 5 – 7
Case 2 – 25 points
IT article – 25 points
Quiz 5 - 7 – 25 points
Week Three Chapters 8 – 9
Case 4 – 25 points
Investigative problem – 25 points
Quiz 8 – 9 – 25 points
Week Four Chapters 10 – 11
Case 5 – 25 points
Investigative problem – 25 points
Quiz 10 -11 – 25 points
Week Five Chapters 12 & 13
Case 12 – 50 points
FutureScan Roundtable – 50 points
Quiz 12 – 13 – 25 points
Center for Academic Excellence:
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Statement of Plagiarism:
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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.