Biomedical & Health Informatics Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

HCA-700: Introduction to Health Care Informatics

Fall 2014

Credit:2 Credits

Instructors:

Dr. Rohit Kate

Office: NWQB 6473

Phone: 414-229-4216

Email:

Dr. Jake Luo

Office: NWQB 6469

Phone: 414-229-7333

Email:

Dr. Priya Nambisan

Office: NWQB 6410

Phone: 414-229-7136

Email:

Text:

Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (Health Informatics) by Edward H. Shortliffe and James J. Cimino. Springer; 4th edition (Dec 20, 2013), ISBN-10:1447144732, ISBN-13:978-1447144731.

Since some of you are not resident at the UWM campus, we have not ordered copies of this book through the campus bookstore. Rather, each of you may order the book for yourself. One source, among others, is amazon.com. The url to get to the book on amazon.com is:

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to

  1. Discuss the definition, emergence and current practice of health care informatics
  2. Compare and contrast bioinformatics, health care informatics, medical informatics, nursing informatics and public health informatics.
  3. Know how to critique and analyze various management programs and technology systems currently available to health care professionals.
  4. Recognize the importance of affiliation, participation and maintenance of professional association membership (AHIMA, AMDIS, AMIA, CHIM, CHIME,HIMSS, IMIA)
  5. Know major advantages of information technologies
  6. Define medical imaging informatics; understand basic imaging processing and pattern recognition; describe the PACS and RIS system
  7. Understand current issues associated with selecting, installing and using an electronic medical record
  8. Discuss current clinical information systems
  9. Understand the need for, development and implementation of standards in health care informatics.
  10. Understand the organizational context and culture of health care informatics within a health care institution and/or system.
  11. Compare and contrast the ethical and security issues inherent in health care informatics.
  12. Understand basic clinical decision making
  13. Know the major methodologies of medical system design and engineering
  14. Discuss the importance, significance and methodology for assessment in health care informatics.

Structure of the Course

The central point of the communication for the course will be the D2L web site. You can find the D2L web site at You should use your panther login. There you will find the HCA700 course page. If you have trouble, you may contact the course assistant, or contact the UWM Help Desk at 414-229-4040.

This fall, the course is being taught by three instructors. The course is divided into 7 modules. Each module will be taught by one of the three instructors. All questions related to the content taught in a module should be directed to the instructor of that module. The schedule provided below shows each of the modules and the name of instructor teaching that module.

In each module you will readtwo chapters from the book and additional course notes if made available on D2L. To test your basic understanding of the material, you will be provided with a quiz for most of the modules, consisting of 10 – 15 multiple choice questions. The quizzes are on-line and will be graded automatically. In order to help you further develop your understanding of the materials for that module, you will engage in small group discussion via a D2L discussion forum for two questions from the chapters for that module (except for Module 4 for which you will do an Electronic Health Records exercise). At the end of the module your group will post its answers to the questions for review and further discussion by the entire class. This table shows an example module.

Module / Readings / Activities
1
Sept. 2 – Sept. 14
(Instructor name) / Chap. 2 / Sept. 2 –Sept. 7 / Reading (no Quiz for Module 1)
Sept 8 – Sept 14 / Small group discussion and group answer

In addition to the readings, quizzes and discussions, towards the end of the semester you will write a paper, approximately 15 pages in length, double-spaced, on a topic related to health Informatics. Follow citation and reference list guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition. NOTE: It is not necessary to purchase the manual. Synopses of APA rules can be found on the internet, such as at: Writing the paper will be done in four steps: (1) an abstract, (2) an outline, (3) a draft, and (4) the final paper. You will receive feedback and credit for each step. Please use Microsoft Word; our edits will be done with the track changes feature of Microsoft Word.

Grading

The final course grade will be computed as follows:

Quizzes: 35 points

Group answers for questions for discussion: 65 points (13 questions at 5 points each)

Semester Paper: 100 points, broken down as follows:

(1) abstract - 5 points

(2) outline - 10 points

(3) draft – 35 points

(4) final paper - 50 points

Total points: 200

Grading Scale (in percents)

A >=95C>=73 and <75

A->=90 and <95 C->=70 and <73

B+>=85 and <90D+>=65 and <70

B>=83 and <85 D>=63 and <65

B->=80 and <83D->=60 and <63

C+>=75 and <80F 60

Schedule

Module / Readings / Activities
1
Sept. 2 – Sept. 14
(Dr. Luo) / Chap. 2 / Sept. 2 –Sept. 7 / Reading (no Quiz for Module 1)
Sept 8 – Sept 14 / Small group discussion and group answer
2
Sept. 15 – Sept. 28
(Dr. Luo) / Chap. 8 and Chap. 21 / Sept. 15–Sept. 21 / Reading and Quiz
Sept. 22 – Sept. 28 / Small group discussion and group answer
3
Sep. 29 –
Oct.12
(Dr. Luo) / Chap. 9 and Chap. 11 / Sep. 29 – Oct. 5 / Reading and Quiz
Oct. 6 – Oct. 12 / Small group discussion and group answer
4
Oct. 13 –
Oct. 26
(Dr. Nambisan) / Chap. 10 and Chap. 12 / Oct. 13 – Oct. 19 / Reading and Quiz
Oct. 20 – Oct. 26 / Electronic Health Records Exercise
Paper Abstract + Outline Due
5
Oct. 27 – Nov.9
(Dr. Nambisan) / Chap. 16 and Chap. 17 / Oct. 27– Nov. 2 / Reading and Quiz
Nov. 3 – Nov. 9 / Small group discussion and group answer
6
Nov. 10 – Nov. 23
(Dr. Kate) / Chap. 5 and Chap. 7 / Nov. 10 – Nov. 16 / Reading and Quiz
Nov. 17 – Nov. 23 / Small group discussion and group answer
Paper Draft Due
7
Nov. 24 – Dec. 12
(Dr. Kate) / Chap. 22 and Chap. 24 / Nov. 24 – Dec. 5
(Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 - Nov. 30) / Reading and Quiz
Dec. 5 – Dec. 12 / Small group discussion and group answer
Dec. 12 / Final Paper Due

University Policies

The following link shows the university policies regarding courses.

UWM College of Health Sciences

Honor Code

The Honor Code provides a framework for moral, ethical, and professional behavior for all members of the Collegeof Health Sciences, including students, faculty, and staff. With all members of the College committed to upholdingand promoting the tenets of the Honor Code, we will continue to work and learn in a supportive and stimulatingenvironment. Commitment to this Honor Code supports the mission of the College of Health Sciences to preparefuture health professionals, and conduct nationally recognized research in the health sciences.

Honor Code

As a member of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences community of scholars andprofessionals, I will abide by the following tenets of this honor code:

I will demonstrate respect for the dignity of others by:

• Understanding and respecting that social and cultural differences exist among students, classmates, and colleagues.

• Respecting others expectations of confidentiality and privacy.

• Not engaging in intimidating, harassing, violent, or discriminating behavior or language.

I will demonstrate respect for the rights and property of others by:

• Actively working to promote a positive learning, work, and research environment.

• Allowing other individuals to express their opinions, even if they are different from my own.

• Not committing theft, vandalism, destruction, or desecration of another’s physical or intellectual property.

I will take responsibility for my learning, teaching, research, and service by:

• Demonstrating enthusiasm and being prepared for classes, labs, meetings, and other activities.

• Being prompt in completing duties and assignments, and punctual in attending classes, labs, meetings,

and other activities.

• Communicating promptly and making suitable arrangements if a scheduled conflict arises.

• Contributing equitably in discussion and group work.

• Providing fair and constructive feedback when asked to evaluate others.

I will practice personal, professional, and academic integrity by:

• Being reliable, honest, and ethical.

• Following through on commitments.

• Avoiding bias and conflicts of interest.

• Adhering to the policies and procedures of organizations with which I am involved.

• Not misrepresenting or falsifying information and/or actions, including acts of plagiarism.

• Not engaging in self-destructive behavior, such as misuse of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, that would compromise

my learning, teaching, research, and service.

I will follow the Professional Codes of Ethics relevant to my profession by:

• Knowing and upholding the Professional Codes of Ethics that is set forth by my professional governing body.

• Upholding the ethical standards set forth by the professional and governing bodies associated with the

performance and dissemination of research.

• Knowing and upholding relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Adopted by the College of Health Sciences on 05/04/07.

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