OIS 115 - Healthcare Information Management Law

Offered FL
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Examine the legal and ethical aspects of information management in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on legislation and regulations related to information management privacy and confidentiality, access, HIPAA directives, HITECH directives, ethical guidelines and decision making in a variety of healthcare office settings.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Differentiate between the legal scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants.
Describe and apply components of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Summarize and apply the Patient Bill of Rights.
Use medical terminology correctly and pronounce accurately to communicate information to providers and patients.
Demonstrate professional telephone techniques and document telephone messages accurately.
Compose professional correspondence utilizing electronic technology.
Facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of a patient navigator.
Discuss medical law and protection of medical record integrity.
Document patient care accurately in the medical record.
Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes.
Communicate relevant information concisely and accurately using feedback techniques.
Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in attendance, class conduct, assignment completion, teamwork and constructive peer feedback.