| Course Title: | Legal & Regulatory Issues in Health Information |
|---|---|
| Course Number: | HIT220 |
| Course Description: | Legal and regulatory issues in healthcare are pursued, with an emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and documentation of care. Students explore the rights and responsibilities of providers, employees, payers, and patients in a healthcare context. Legal terminology pertaining to civil liability and the judicial and legislative processes is covered. Laws and regulations addressing release of information and retention of records are examined, as are the legal and regulatory issues surrounding confidentiality of information. |
| Course Prerequisites: | HIT120 / 2-2 |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
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Software Citation Requirements
This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized. Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach
4th Edition
by American Health Information Management Association
2012, American Health Information Management Association
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management
4th Edition (if available)
by Dana C. McWay
2016 Cengage Learning
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Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for the content, compilation, and maintenance of the health record, differentiate the various sources of these requirements; and apply examples to health records in a variety of settings.
2
Given a malpractice lawsuit in which a health service provider or organization is a defendant, relate health information professional roles to the kinds of information that may be needed and to the discovery process.
3
Given the needs for access to health information by typical users, relate laws and regulations that cover ownership, privacy, and confidentiality of health records to obligations of the health information professional.
4
Given a healthcare provider or other covered organization, examine the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 on practices involving the use and disclosure of health information.
5
Given current regulations and standards for retention of health records and health information, compose a policy to insure compliance in an identified healthcare setting.
6
Given a specific example of hospital-based treatment, develop a model procedure for informed consent and a form for documentation of expressed patient consent.
7
Given a patient care scenario in which decisions about the use of life support are made, relate laws concerning end-of-life decisions to health information practice.
8
Given a scenario in which paper-based patient records are undergoing transformation into computerized patient records, identify areas of potential concern in this process and propose means for the health information professional to respond.
9
Given examples of healthcare fraud and abuse, and the existence of enforcement programs, relate elements of a compliance plan to the roles and responsibilities of the health information professional.
10
Given a sample code of ethics for a health information setting, relate each principle, statement, or requirement to specific duties and responsibilities of the health information practitioner.
Lab Schedule
Week 1
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Citrix
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Skillsoft
Toolwire
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ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 2
None
Citrix
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Skillsoft
Toolwire
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ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 3
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
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ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 4
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 5
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 6
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 7
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 8
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 TCOs 1 and 2 The Legal System | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition Supplemental Reading: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach. 4th Edition | Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 2 TCOs 3, 4 and 6 Liability, Confidentiality, and Consent to Treat | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition Chapter 4: Principles of Liability Chapter 9: Confidentiality and Informed Supplemental Reading: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach. 4th Edition Chapter 3: Content and Structure of the Health Record | Course Project Topic and Outline |
| Week 3 TCOs 3, 7 and 10 Ethics | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition | Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 4 TCOs 1, 3 and 5 Health Information | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition | Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 5 TCOs 1, 3 and 4 Access | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition | Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 6 TCOs 2, 4 and 8 Quality and Information Systems | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition | Course Project |
| Week 7 TCOs 9 and 10 Compliance | Required: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management. 4th Edition Chapter 14: Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Chapter 15: Law and Ethics in the Workplace Supplemental Readings: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach. 4th Chapter 6: Clinical Vocabularies and Classification Systems Chapter 18: Principles of Organization and Work Planning | ROI Project |
| Week 8 All TCOs | Final Exam | |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
Final grades are based on the percentage equivalent in the chart below and are not rounded to the next higher letter grade.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89.9% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79.9% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69.9% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (30 points, Weeks 1-7) | 210 | 21% |
| Course Project Topic and Outline (Week 2) | 40 | 4% |
| Course Project (Week 6) | 200 | 20% |
| Quizzes (30 points, Weeks 1-7) | 210 | 21% |
| ROI Project (Week 7) | 100 | 10% |
| Final Exam | 240 | 24% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
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