Course Number: Course Title

SYLLABUS FOR HCM-408

Term: Fall, 2006

Course Number: HCM - 418

Instructor: Eduardo Perez Jr.

Office: 708-534-1445

Cell Phone: 708-533-3757

E-mail: eperez@pplweb.com or edperezjr@sbcglobal.net

Course Time: Monday evenings, 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Course Dates: Oct 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6^th, 13th

Course Location: CCSJ, Merrillville Campus

Instructor Background: A.S. Electronics, DeVry Institute of Technology; B.S. in Organization Management, Calumet College of St. Joseph’s; MBA, Purdue Calumet University. My experience consists of 18 years in the power generation industry. I currently serve as a Plant Manager of a 540 MW simple-cycle electric generating facility.

Course Description: An introduction to the basic principles of analysis, design, evaluation, selection acquisition and utilization of information systems in health care organizations. Course will provide a description and understanding of information technology and how information systems can support high quality health care.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

In this course:

Students will relate the past, present and future roles of Information Technology (IT) in healthcare to organizational changes and decision making shifts.
Students will analyze how future trends 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 correct and efficient 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.
Students will link the information systems to the quality outcomes of patient care.
Students will better understand the legal ramifications of healthcare information systems.

Textbooks: Information Systems for Healthcare Management, 6^th edition, Austin and Boxerman, AUPHA/HAP

Assessment:

Class participation/collaboration/attendance 20% of grade

Chapter Presentation 20% of grade

Home work 20% of grade

Case study(s) 20% of grade

Quizzes 10% of grade

Journal Articles & summary 10% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments: Late work will only be accepted one (1) week late with prior approval. An “I” grade will only be given with prior approval, otherwise a failing grade will be assigned. Grades for accepted late work may be lowered at the instructor’s discretion.

Grading Scale:

A= 92 % to 100 %

B= 82% to 91.9 %

C= 72 % to 81.9 %

D= 62 % to 71.9 %

F= 61.0 % or less

Class Policy on Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class sessions. If a student must miss a class session they are expected to contact the instructor prior to the class session. If a student misses more than one four-hour class session they will be administratively withdrawn from that class.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Please keep all Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers¼etc. on vibrate or shut off.

Class Assignments:

Please read all chapters assigned prior to class discussions.

Session Topic-Assignment

Week #1 Read Ch 1, 2, 3 & 4 Overview and Discussion

Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4

Journal Article & Summary due

Week #2 Read Ch 5 & 6 Chapter Presentation & Discussions

Quiz on Chapters 5& 6

Journal Article & Summary due

Case Study Due

Week #3 Read Ch 7, 8 & 9 Chapter Presentation & Discussions

Quiz on Chapters 7, 8 & 9

Journal Article & Summary due

Week #4 Read Ch 10, 11 & 12 Chapter Presentation & Discussions

Quiz on Chapters 10, 11 & 12

Journal Article & Summary due

Case Study Due

Week #5 Read Ch 13 & 14 Chapter Presentation & Discussions

Quiz on Chapters 13 & 14

Journal Article & Summary due

Note: Weekly assignments are subject to change at instructors’ discretion to meet the specific needs of this class.

Chapter Presentations: Each student will be assigned a chapter in which she/he will present via Power Point presentation. Chapter presentation instructions will be discussed during Week #1 session.

Journal Articles & Summary: Articles may be from any major publication i.e., local newspaper, magazines, Internet, etc. Articles are to relate to the chapters required for the week. A ½ to 1 page typed summary is to accompany the article. Articles will be discussed in class.

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.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

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.

HCM – 418 students will adhere to the American Psychological Association Guidelines (APA) style for all papers.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Please Note: Modifications to this syllabus may be made to meet the needs of this specific class.

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