The McMaster Continuing Education office will be closed for the holiday break on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. We will respond to inquiries when the office re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The course covers fundamental theories and principles of health information management including data types, data acquisition, data standards, data quality and data uses and users. Learners will develop an appreciation of how data is collected, processed and used in healthcare settings and the role that data plays in decision-making (including an understanding of the complexities involved in transforming data into information and knowledge). The course will introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of the HIM professional in the storage, use, retention and destruction of health records in both paper and electronic record systems and the central role of health information management in quality assurance and performance improvement, planning and management of resources, risk management, research and education. The course covers fundamental theories and principles of Health Information Management including data types, data acquisition, data standards, data quality and data uses and users. Learners will develop an appreciation of how data is collected, processed and used in healthcare settings and the role that data plays in decision-making (including an understanding of the complexities involved in transforming data into information and knowledge). The course will introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of the health information management professional in the storage, use, retention and destruction of health records in both paper and electronic record systems and the central role of health information management in quality assurance and performance improvement, planning and management of resources, risk management, research and education. Admission to the Health Informatics program is a prerequisite to enrol in HTH 101.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, January 27 - April 6 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Laera Gattoni
Notes:
Course materials released on the course start date at 9:00 AM, Eastern. This course is listed under the Health Informatics program requirements, and Health Information Management students are not permitted to enroll in the course.
Instructors
Laera Gattoni
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Laera is currently working in health analytics in healthcare planning, and has over 10 years experience in healthcare, research and epidemiology, focused mostly in Toronto and Southern Ontario. Laera completed her Bachelor of Science with majors in Biology and Psychology at Sam Houston State University and her Master of Public Health specializing in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto.
