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• Analyze concepts and principles of information acquisition and management within an electronic
clinical documentation system.
• Demonstrate basic skills in the use of electronic medical record systems.
• Describe types and applications of systems that support electronic medical records including:
ADT, PACS, DICOM, Pharmacy, billing, and quality management systems.
• Analyze the use of EHR systems and their ability to improve care delivery and reduce errors
including: CDS, CPOE, and BCMA.
• Discuss principles of human factors in selection of hardware and software applications in clinical
documentation systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of EMR implementation strategies including workflow analysis
and use of EHR components to support workflow and clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the electronic medical record to performance
improvement metrics, required regulatory reporting, and securing health information.
• Critique strategies to secure health information systems from internal and external risks and
threats.
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Required Textbooks
Pepper, J. (2018) The Electronic Health Record for Physicians Office: For Simchart for the Medical Office.
(3rd Edition). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
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Grading Breakdown
Letter Grade 1000 Point
A 940-1000
A- 900-939
B+ 870-899
B 830-869
B- 800-829
C+ 760-799
C 730-759
C- 690-729
D+ 660-689
D 630-659
D- 600-629
F 0-599
Initial Response Initial post fully addresses Initial post somewhat Initial response does not
the prompt and addresses the address the prompt or may
contributes in a prompt. Initial require significantly more
constructive way to the response may lack depth. Initial response may
50% discussion. Initial detail or explanation. be inappropriate for
response demonstrates Examples or professional context.
critical thinking skills and questions raised may
provides examples or require further Non-performance
details relevant exploration.
experience to
substantiate response.
Grade of Incomplete
The grade of Incomplete (“I”) may be recorded to indicate (1) that the requirements of a course have been
substantially completed but, for a legitimate reason, less than 25% of the work remains to be completed,
and, (2) that the record of the student in the course justifies the expectation that he or she will complete
the work and obtain the passing grade by the deadline. It is the student’s responsibility to explain to the
instructor the reasons for non-completion of work and to request an incomplete grade prior to the posting
of final grades. Students who receive a grade of incomplete must submit all missing work no later than
the end of the second week of the next semester, otherwise the “I” grade will become a permanent “F.”
Extra Credit
There are no opportunities for extra credit in this course.
A Windows environment is required. If you do not have a Windows-based laptop, it is recommended that
you purchase one for the program. If you are using an OS-based laptop, you must purchase software that
allows you to simulate the Windows environment, called VMware Fusion.
Computer: Windows Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 10.
CPU Processor: 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or greater. RAM: highest recommended for the operating
system or 2GB; Hard Drive: highest recommended for the operating system or 1GB of available space;
Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher
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(Mavericks), and 10.10 (Yosemite). CPU: Intel processor, RAM: 4GB, Hard Drive: 1GB or higher available
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Learner Responsibilities
Research has shown that online students are self-starters and highly motivated. The fact that you sought
out this learning experience and are enrolled in an online class affirms the research. You may have taken
an online class prior to this, or this may be your first experience with online education. Taking some time
to plan for your course of study can yield benefits and help ensure success.
Time Commitment
Any course of study requires a "time" for class. This online instructional environment requires you to
arrange your schedule to allow time for you to "attend" class on a regular basis each week. The time you
select is not important, but it is important that you log into your Blackboard course and complete the
activities and assignments on a regular basis. Each credit unit equals 12.5 core instruction hours;
Online forum discussions are more valuable when all members of the group participate. Waiting until the
last minute of the final due date to post does not contribute to the dialogue. Planning a space and time for
studying and accessing the course frequently is paramount to your success.
Participation Requirements
Check your course every day and monitor/track deadlines accordingly. Participation and regular
attendance is an integral part of your overall success in the course.
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Building Community
University of San Diego online courses are designed to be community-centered learning environments.
This means that the courses are designed to foster connections among the participants as you explore
common learning goals and interests. Each student brings unique characteristics and experiences to the
online classroom. Learn to use the course communication tools and begin creating connections right
away. It is the responsibility of all class members to foster social and academic interactions. Thoughtfully
share a bit about yourself, your ideas, experiences and new knowledge in the class forums to promote a
collaborative, rich learning environment.
Avoiding Plagiarism
The nature of education and scholarship is the sharing of theories and ideas. Avoid plagiarizing by
providing a citation when using the words or ideas of others. It is your responsibility to give credit to the
sources of information you consult when developing written work. For this course, you are expected to
use APA style (sixth edition) for both formatting and citing references in your papers.
Course Evaluations
End-of-course evaluations are collected via an online system that maintains student anonymity. The
information you provide in these evaluations is extremely important, as it is used to inform continuous
improvement of course content and instruction as well as faculty performance reviews. Course
evaluations are available in Module 6 of every course, and your participation is strongly encouraged.
Concerns about academic issues should be raised with your instructor first. If you are unable to resolve
the issue(s) with your instructor, contact the Academic Program Coordinator.
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Course Outline
The following outline contains specific information on the learning modules, learning outcomes, and
assignments.
In this module, you will learn about the history and content of electronic health records (EHRs). We will
identify who documents and owns the health record, EHR advantages and disadvantages, the role of
HIPAA in EHR implementation, and Meaningful Use guidelines. You will also be introduced to clinical
decision support systems for you culminating term paper in this course.
Learning Outcomes
Readings
Presentations
• Watch Clinical Decision Support Systems. (04:27) Closed Captioning available on video
• Watch EHR Go Student Orientation Part 1 and Part 2. (04:23) Closed Captioning available on
video
• Watch The Role of a Clinical Informaticist Webinar. (28:23) Transcript
Discussion Questions
1.1 Introductions
Please take a few moments to introduce yourself to the class and share a bit about your
professional background, interest in this course, and any special concerns or interests. Indicate if
you have experience working in a health care organization (HCO).
What role do you envision taking in EHR implementation and its continued use?
For those with a clinical background, tie your roles to the American Nurses Association Nursing
Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice. For those with a non-clinical background, refer to
the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) “Role of a Clinical
Informaticist Webinar”. Post your introduction by Day 4 of this module.
After reviewing several of your classmates’ introductory posts, respond substantively to at least
two peers by Day 7.
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• One of the earliest recorded uses of a health record was in China in approximately 200 BCE by a
physician who kept records on the patients he treated. Since then, the way in which patient
information is documented has changed, but its core purpose of constructing a complete
collection of a patient’s health information remains the same.
o Discuss some of the positive and negative uses of the medical record in history.
o How does this history relate to patients' legal rights under HIPAA and the use of EHRs
today?
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them.
For this module’s assignment, you will complete the following assignments in EHR Go:
• EHR Orientation
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
Your final project for this course is to research a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) rule and its
application for an EHR. You will document your work in a term paper and short presentation. You will
complete a section of your project during each module over the course of seven weeks as outlined
below:
Module 1: Introduction
Module 4: Conclusion
For this first assignment, you will write the introduction of your CDS term paper. Choose a CDS rule to
research and develop into a potential application for an EHR. Discuss the problem or issue the CDS Rule
will address. Possible sources of information include the Copley Library, CDC, and AHRQ websites.
Conclusion
This module provided an introduction to EHRs - their usability in the healthcare setting, their advantages,
disadvantages, and the role EHRs play in HIPAA to maintain patient confidentiality. You reviewed
Meaningful Use guidelines and its role in EHR implementation. You also began formulating a CDS rule to
research and develop into a potential application for an EHR. In the next module, you will research
background information of your chosen CDS rule. We will also discuss the administrative sections of the
EHR and explore health-information exchanges.
In this module, you will learn about the administrative sections of the EHR. These include patient
demographics and billing. You will also review health information exchanges and how this affects patient
engagement. You will also present the background information of your proposed CDS rule.
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss patient correspondence, including physician referrals, patient letters, secure email, and
faxing.
• Describe advantages and disadvantages of EHR systems.
• Identify the roles of various healthcare professionals in an EHR system.
Readings
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) can help organizations improve the delivery of quality care
and patient outcomes through improved health coordination.
o What are the advantages and disadvantages?
o Explain how healthcare organizations can work towards this goal and what obstacles
must be overcome to achieve it.
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them. As you do,
consider disincentives to achieving the goal and draw from your professional experience if possible.
For this module’s assignment, you will complete the following assignments in EHR Go:
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
The Background section of your paper should be submitted as a Word document of 350 - 500 words in
length. References should include peer reviewed articles and all sources must have been published
within the last five years. Use an APA Style (7th Edition) to cite your references.
Conclusion
In this module, you learned about the administrative sections of the EHR and reviewed health information
exchanges and how this affects patient engagement. In the next module, we will discuss the clinical and
ancillary sections of the EHR. You will also continue work on your CDS Rule paper by developing your
proposal.
In this module, you will learn about the clinical and diagnostic sections of the EHR. These include clinical
documentation, medication reconciliation, prescribing, and ancillary sections. You will also present the
proposal for your CDS rule.
Learning Outcomes
• Describe the benefits of documentation in the electronic health record.
• Describe how to record vital signs and anthropometric measurements in the EHR.
• Discuss computerized provider order entry (CPOE) and the Problem List.
• Describe how to use the EHR for patient education.
Readings
Presentations
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
Electronic health records enable health care providers quick access to patient records for more
coordinated and efficient care in a secure environment. In this week’s discussion, examine why proper
documentation in the EHR is important and the unintended consequences of improper documentation.
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them.
For this module’s assignment, you will complete the following assignments in EHR Go:
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
In this section of your paper, provide justification on how your chosen CDS rule will be utilized. Possible
sources of information include the Copley Library, CDC, and AHRQ websites.
The Proposal section of your paper should be submitted as a Word Document of 750-1000 words in
length. References should include peer reviewed articles and all sources must have been published
within the last five years. Use an APA Style (7th Edition) to cite your references.
In this module, you learned about the clinical and diagnostic sections of the EHR. In the next module, we
will discuss EHR configuration and discuss the basic functions of barcode medication administration,
computerized provider order entry, and clinical decision support features. You will also continue work on
your CDS Rule paper by developing your conclusion.
In this module, you will learn about the basic functions of EHR software that include barcode medication
administration, clinical decision support, and computerized provider order entry systems. You will also
formulate the conclusion of your CDS rule.
Learning Outcomes
• Describe the basic functions of barcode medication administration (BCMA) features of EHR
software.
• Describe the basic functions and advanced clinical decision support (CDS) features of EHR
software.
• Describe the basic functions of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems for the EHR
Readings
Presentations
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• Identify and discuss an aspect you consider important to EMR user interface design that supports
efficiency in EMR documentation.
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them.
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• Identify and discuss an aspect of EMR user interface design that may be a barrier to efficiency in
EMR documentation.
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them.
EHR Go is an education electronic health record (EHR) and learning platform. It is designed to help
students become proficient in EHR uses. As a health care informaticist, understanding how to navigate an
EHR is an essential part of the field.
For this module’s assignment, you will complete the following assignments in EHR Go:
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
This section of your paper should be submitted as a Word Document of 250-300 words in length.
References should include peer reviewed articles and all sources must have been published within the
last five years. Use an APA Style (7th Edition) to cite your references.
Conclusion
In this module, you learned about the basic functions of EHR software for BCMA, CDS, and CPOE
systems. In the next module, you will learn about cyber security and cyber hygiene and how to maintain
protected health information. You will also write the abstract and provide annotated references for your
CDS rule.
In this module, you will learn about cyber security and cyber hygiene. These topics are vital to the
healthcare industry to prevent cyber attacks and protect patient information. You will also write the
abstract and provide annotated references for your CDS rule paper.
Learning Outcomes
Readings
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• Provide real-life example of cyber security breach of a hospital and discuss the following:
o Did they follow breach protocol? (i.e., how long did it take them to notify affected
individuals?)
o What cyber hygiene techniques should have been utilized?
o What will they do to mitigate future threats?
By Day 7, read your peers' responses and respond substantively to at least two of them.
For this module’s assignment, you will complete the following assignments in EHR Go:
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
Your abstract must include a brief (120 or fewer words) statement that summarizes the main points of the
paper to follow.
Annotated References
Submit a list of resources you used throughout your final project. Along with the references (cited in
appropriate APA format), provide some annotation for the reader. Your annotations should include the
following:
Submit your Abstract and Annotated References as two separate Word documents, free of spelling and
grammar errors.
Conclusion
In this module, you reviewed the importance and best practices for cyber security and cyber hygiene. You
also wrote the abstract and provide annotated references for your CDS rule paper. In the next module,
you will review EHR certification requirements. You will also submit a 5-slide powerpoint presentation for
your CDS rule.
In this module, you will review EHR certification requirements and review the importance of operability
between related systems. You will also submit your final paper for your CDS rule and begin preparing
your final presentation.
Learning Outcomes
• Describe the need for interoperability between personal health records, EHRs, and related
systems.
• Describe Meaningful Use guidelines and the need for a certified EHR.
Readings
Review the module resources and by Day 4 of the module week, respond to the following prompt:
• How can the interoperability of a patient's personal health record and the EHR improve an
individual's health behavior?
In your peer responses, provide constructive feedback to two of your peers’ CDS Rules and
presentations.
During Module 7, return to this discussion thread to review your peer feedback so there is time to make
edits before your final presentation submission.
• A title page
• Abstract
• Discussion of the program or issue the CDS rule will address
• Description of valid sources for background information on the CDS problem
• Description of how the CDS rule would be utilized to address the intended problem or issue
• Annotated reference page
Adhere to APA formatting and citation standards. For help with APA formatting and citation standards,
visit the online writing lab (OWL) from Purdue University.
Conclusion
In this module, you reviewed EHR certification requirements and the importance of interoperability
between related systems. You submitted a final draft of your CDS Rule Paper and also submitted a draft
of your PowerPoint presentation for your CDS rule in order to give and receive constructive peer
feedback about the presentations. In the next module, you will learn about EHR standards, review an
overview of ontologies, and billing and coding requirements. You will also submit the final draft of your
CDS Rule Presentation.
In this module, you will examine an overview of EHR standards and ontologies, billing and coding
standards, and Meaningful Use requirements. You will also submit your final 5-slide narrated presentation
of your CDS rule.
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss the roles of the patient, provider, and third-party payer in the healthcare reimbursement
process.
• Discuss medical coding, the role of the EHR in medical coding, and the Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT) system.
• Discuss the concept of medical necessity and indicate how it affects third-party reimbursement.
• Define fraud and abuse.
Readings
• For this discussion, define each item listed below and describe how they relate to interoperability.
o HL7
o ICD-10 / ICD-11
o CPT
o SNOMED CT
o DICOM
By Day 7, read your peers' posts and respond substantively to at least two of them. Select one of their
definitions and describe its vital role in the EMR.
The activity assignments can be found in Tab 1 “Overview & Resources” in the “Topic Resources”
section. Record your answers on the documents provided by EHR Go. Once complete, download the
documents from EHR Go and then upload them here in Blackboard.
• Title Slide
• Introduction (Discussion of the problem or the issue the CDS rule will address)
• Background information
• Proposal
• Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed this course! Through your discussions, assignments, and project,
you have:
• analyzed concepts and principles of information acquisition and management within an electronic
clinical documentation system,
• demonstrated basic skills in the use of EMRs,
• described the types and applications of systems that support EMRs,
• analyzed the use of EMR systems and their ability to improve care delivery and reduce errors,
• discussed principles of human factors in the selection of hardware and software applications,
• demonstrated an understanding of EMR implementation strategies to support documentation,
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