INFS 4397 Health Computer Information Systems

This course provides the knowledge about fundamentals of Health Computer Information Systems in efficient operation of healthcare organizations. The course specifically focuses on: Evolution of HCIS components and basic HCIS functions, technology infrastructure for healthcare organizations, basic concepts such as EHR, HIE, CPOE and CDSS, HICS standards such as HIPPA, HL7, and DICOM, strategic information systems planning for healthcare organizations, systems analysis and project management, information security issues, and the roles of HCIS professionals in health organizations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Advanced standing; INFS 3308 and INFS 3310 with 'C' or better; or permission of the instructor. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Science in Materials Management and Logistics from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Business Core and Major coursework for their degree. Prerequisite of INFS 3310 is waived for the students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Information Systems

Offered

As scheduled