HS 621 - Clin&Bus Contxt for Biomed Inf

Credits: 3

This course provides students with both a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding how to apply information technology and data analysis to achieve improved clinical outcomes and decreased cost-of-health-care. This course will teach students both business and clinical contexts for applying medical informatics principles and analytic problem solving. Emphasis will be given to teaching skills in multi-disciplinary problem solving and operational considerations for successfully implementing clinical, administrative, and financial data measurements using automated systems. This course provides essential skills for students who intend to work in healthcare organizations in the role of CIO, CMIO, CNIO (chief nursing informatics officer).

Prerequisite: HS 610 with a minimum grade of B-
Restriction: College restricted to Sch of Nursing and Health Prof NS