Configuring Electronic Health Records (EHRs) HCIT 132 Orientation

Instructor: Buddy Spisak Office Hours: Office Hours: –Mondays 7:30-8:40 p.m. in BS-143 (Aug. 25 to Dec. 15, 2014) –I am also available through . Phone: (916) x14162 or (800) x14162 Phone: (916) x14162 or (800) x (put “HCIT132” in the subject line). The turn around time for most is about one to two days. Be sure to include your name in each so that I can identify who you are and what the is about. (put “HCIT132” in the subject line). The turn around time for most is about one to two days. Be sure to include your name in each so that I can identify who you are and what the is Course Web page: Course Web page: Instructor Web page: Instructor Web page: 2HCIT 132

Course Details Class Credits: 2 units Class Credits: 2 units Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Lecture: Online Lecture: Online Lab Hours: Lab Hours: –Monday 6:00 to 7:20 p.m. ( –Monday 6:00 to 7:20 p.m. (19421) Accepted for Credit: N/A Accepted for Credit: N/A 3HCIT 132

Required Textbook: There is no required textbook for HCIT HCIT 132

Optional Materials: a flash drive to store your work for the class. a flash drive to store your work for the class. 5HCIT 132

Course Description: This course offers a practical experience with a laboratory component, addressing approaches to assessing, selecting, and configuring EHRs to meet the specific needs of customers and end- users. This course offers a practical experience with a laboratory component, addressing approaches to assessing, selecting, and configuring EHRs to meet the specific needs of customers and end- users. 6HCIT 132

Student Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives: As a result of completing this course, you will be able to: EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF MIGRATING TO AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (HER) SYSTEM (SLO #01). EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF MIGRATING TO AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (HER) SYSTEM (SLO #01). –Describe the migration to the electronic health record. –Determine the appropriate members for a steering committee, who are planning to move to electronic health records. –Define the steps in a basic strategic management plan. RELATE THE IMPORTANCE OF MEANINGFUL USE TO DEFINE THIS FIELD (SLO #02). RELATE THE IMPORTANCE OF MEANINGFUL USE TO DEFINE THIS FIELD (SLO #02). –Understand the process and purpose of EHR certification and the work of CCHIT and other possible certifying bodies. –Understand how the exchange of electronic health data relates to meaningful use. –Understand how clinical quality measures relate to meaningful use. 7HCIT 132

Student Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives: DEFINE A CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT (CDS) SYSTEM (SLO #03). DEFINE A CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT (CDS) SYSTEM (SLO #03). –Define what is meant by clinical decision support (CDS) systems. –Discuss key factors in the development of CDS for clinical and administrative use. –Given a case study, analyze the issues related to provider fatigue related to alerts and reminders. EVALUATION OF AN EHR SYSTEM AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR A HOSPITAL AND A DOCTOR’S OFFICE (SLO #04). EVALUATION OF AN EHR SYSTEM AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR A HOSPITAL AND A DOCTOR’S OFFICE (SLO #04). –Analyze/interpret user specification requirements against vendor specifications. –Assess interpersonal skills between IT and user. –Discuss/role-play the interaction between IT and user for successful development of user data entry screens and templates. –Discuss key issues in electronic health record development and implementation affecting acute care. –Discuss key issues in electronic health record development and implementation affecting long-term care, including interchange of health information with acute care. 8HCIT 132

Student Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives: –Discuss key issues in electronic health record development and implementation affecting ambulatory care, including interoperability with acute care, ASP and community offerings for an EHR. –Discuss key issues in electronic health record development in other health care settings, including physician practice, home health and hospice, behavioral health, and health departments. HCIT 1329

Student Obligations: It is important that you understand what is expected of you in this course. It is important that you understand what is expected of you in this course. Refer to the Syllabus if you have any questions. Refer to the Syllabus if you have any questions. 10HCIT 132

Attendance: Since this course is an online-hybrid class, only attendance at the Final Exam on Dec. 8 is necessary. There will be weekly lab time on campus, and it is up to you to complete the lab assignments during the lab time or at home. Please note that failure to complete 10% of the total course work by the third week of the class may result in your being dropped from the course. Since this course is an online-hybrid class, only attendance at the Final Exam on Dec. 8 is necessary. There will be weekly lab time on campus, and it is up to you to complete the lab assignments during the lab time or at home. Please note that failure to complete 10% of the total course work by the third week of the class may result in your being dropped from the course. Doing the labs themselves is not optional, but doing them at the college is. Doing the labs themselves is not optional, but doing them at the college is. I will be giving credit for students attending the lab On-Campus. I will be giving credit for students attending the lab On-Campus. Typically each week we will be covering 1-2 units. Typically each week we will be covering 1-2 units. Attendance for the On-Campus Final Exam is required. Photo identification is required at the time of the exam to verify your identity. Attendance for the On-Campus Final Exam is required. Photo identification is required at the time of the exam to verify your identity. 11HCIT 132

Quizzes: Most weeks there will be a quiz that will test you on the material covered. Most weeks there will be a quiz that will test you on the material covered. –It is open book and open notes. –You can take the quiz multiple times to improve your score, but be aware that the questions may change each time you take quiz and that your last quiz score will be the one counted as your grade. Each quiz is worth 30 points. Each quiz is worth 30 points. 12HCIT 132

Desire 2 Learn (D2L): I want everyone to take a proactive approach to learning this material. This includes using the D2L Discussions feature to ask questions and also answer other students’ questions. I will be posting questions to further your understanding of the material. I want everyone to take a proactive approach to learning this material. This includes using the D2L Discussions feature to ask questions and also answer other students’ questions. I will be posting questions to further your understanding of the material. I expect each student to post at least two times per discussion item. I expect each student to post at least two times per discussion item. –You can accomplish this task by asking questions about the current discussion topic or by responding to existing questions. –My expectation from you is that you will write at least two- to three-sentence responses that add substance to the discussion. Each discussion assignment is worth 20 points. Each discussion assignment is worth 20 points. 13HCIT 132

Labs: We will be spending a lot of time working on lab activities. We will be spending a lot of time working on lab activities. You are responsible for making sure that your instructor receives your completed lab work. You are responsible for making sure that your instructor receives your completed lab work. Each lab assignment is worth 50 points. Each lab assignment is worth 50 points. 14HCIT 132

Final Exam: The final exam will consist of two parts. One part will be a hands-on practical demonstration of assigned tasks, and the other part will be an exam taken in D2L. The final exam will consist of two parts. One part will be a hands-on practical demonstration of assigned tasks, and the other part will be an exam taken in D2L. The final exam will be on December 4. The final exam will be on December 4. –I will be having a review session the week before to help you. 15HCIT 132

Due Dates: Unless noted, all assignments will be submitted in D2L under the “Dropbox” link. Unless noted, all assignments will be submitted in D2L under the “Dropbox” link. –If, for any reason, you cannot access D2L or are unable to submit the assignment on time, please it to me instead so that you are not penalized for being late. Quizzes and discussion items cannot be taken past their due date. Quizzes and discussion items cannot be taken past their due date. 16HCIT 132

Late Work: Unless noted, all assignments are due on Sunday by midnight each week. Unless noted, all assignments are due on Sunday by midnight each week. –I have identified the due dates in the course schedule. –Late work will be accepted ONLY if you have contacted me prior to the due date either by or voice mail. –In general, late work is due the next week, and no late assignments may be turned in after one week from the original due date regardless of the reason. –For every day an assignment is late, you will lose 10% of its grade. 17HCIT 132

Plagiarism Policy/Cheating: Plagiarism: It is inappropriate, and a violation of academic policy, to copy information from any source (including, but not limited to, textbooks, magazine articles, newspaper articles and Internet articles) without giving proper credit to the author by using standard quotation procedures such as in-line quotes, footnotes, endnotes, etc. Quotes may not exceed 25% of the assignment’s total length. It is inappropriate, and a violation of academic policy, to copy information from any source (including, but not limited to, textbooks, magazine articles, newspaper articles and Internet articles) without giving proper credit to the author by using standard quotation procedures such as in-line quotes, footnotes, endnotes, etc. Quotes may not exceed 25% of the assignment’s total length. You will receive no credit (0 points) for any assignment that copies any material from any other source without giving proper credit to the author(s). Repeat offenders of this policy are subject to academic discipline as outlined in the polices published by the college. You will receive no credit (0 points) for any assignment that copies any material from any other source without giving proper credit to the author(s). Repeat offenders of this policy are subject to academic discipline as outlined in the polices published by the college.Cheating: Students who cheat will receive a failing grade for the course. See the Students Rights and Responsibilities page of the college website athttp:// s_Rights_and_Responsibilities.htm for additional information. Students who cheat will receive a failing grade for the course. See the Students Rights and Responsibilities page of the college website athttp:// s_Rights_and_Responsibilities.htm for additional information. s_Rights_and_Responsibilities.htmhttp:// s_Rights_and_Responsibilities.htm 18HCIT 132

Honor Code Academic integrity requires honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility. See the Cosumnes River College Honor Code posted on the college website ( ). Academic integrity requires honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility. See the Cosumnes River College Honor Code posted on the college website ( HonorCodeForm.pdf ). HonorCodeForm.pdf 19HCIT 132

Dropping: Students are responsible for dropping the course. Students are responsible for dropping the course. 20HCIT 132

/Discussion Etiquette: Every student will be required to have an account. If you do not have an account, the college provides free accounts for all current students. To activate your account, go to and follow the directions provided. Every student will be required to have an account. If you do not have an account, the college provides free accounts for all current students. To activate your account, go to and follow the directions provided. I will not tolerate rude and demeaning comments or s to anyone in this class. Please keep your comments and s topic-related. I will not tolerate rude and demeaning comments or s to anyone in this class. Please keep your comments and s topic-related. If I determine that a comment or to anyone else in the class is rude or demeaning, I will warn you once. If your behavior continues to be unacceptable, I will refer you to the administration of the college for disciplinary action. If I determine that a comment or to anyone else in the class is rude or demeaning, I will warn you once. If your behavior continues to be unacceptable, I will refer you to the administration of the college for disciplinary action. 21HCIT 132

Personal Belongings: No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. All cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. should be turned off or set to vibrate. All cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. should be turned off or set to vibrate. –Any telephone calls need to be taken outside. 22HCIT 132

Disabilities: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me after class or contact the Office of Disabled Student Programs and Services at as soon as possible. If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me after class or contact the Office of Disabled Student Programs and Services at as soon as possible. 23HCIT 132

Online Course Responsibilities: This course requires significant self-motivation. You must not get behind. Labs and weekly assignments can take up to eight hours to finish. Please don’t try to finish them in one day. Not all activities are created equal. Some may take a bit longer than others. This course requires significant self-motivation. You must not get behind. Labs and weekly assignments can take up to eight hours to finish. Please don’t try to finish them in one day. Not all activities are created equal. Some may take a bit longer than others. You would normally spend three hours per week in class for this course: a total of 54 hours. Allow yourself at least eight hours per week to complete the activities online, including the time spent writing for online class discussion postings. You should plan additional time to read the textbook and study for the quizzes. You would normally spend three hours per week in class for this course: a total of 54 hours. Allow yourself at least eight hours per week to complete the activities online, including the time spent writing for online class discussion postings. You should plan additional time to read the textbook and study for the quizzes. Some people believe the online format provides a much easier way to study this subject than an on-campus framework because they love to read and avoid the parking problems. Others feel very intimidated at first. Be patient as you work your way through the activities. Some people believe the online format provides a much easier way to study this subject than an on-campus framework because they love to read and avoid the parking problems. Others feel very intimidated at first. Be patient as you work your way through the activities. 24HCIT 132

Using Desire 2 Learn: How to log in: How to log in: –You will not be able to participate in the online portion of your class using Los Rios Online until you have enrolled in your course through your college's registration system. –Students registered as of the first day of the term should already have Los Rios Online accounts and be linked to the classes in which they are enrolled. To log on to your D2L account, open your web browser and go to the following URL: To log on to your D2L account, open your web browser and go to the following URL: Your User Name is the letter w followed by your Student ID# Example: w Your User Name is the letter w followed by your Student ID# Example: w Your default password is your eServices password. Your default password is your eServices password. 25HCIT 132

Grading: Course TopicPointsTotal Approximate % the of Grade Labs (7) Orientation Quiz (1)10 1 Quizzes (4) D2L Discussions (7) Final Exam (1) Point System: There are 820 total assigned points. Grade Ranges: A= , B= , C= , D= , F= HCIT 132

Sample Schedule: Day:Lecture/Lab Schedule:Assignment Due: Due Date (By Midnight): Week 1Mon. (10/20 ) Orientation and Introductions View the Online Orientation Sun., 10/26 Unit 1: Migration to an Electronic Health Record System Unit 2: Patient Care Clinical Workflow, Multiple Perspectives of Patient Care Orientation Disc. Orientation Quiz Lab #1 Spring Recess: March Week 2Mon. (10/27 ) Unit 3: Implementing Clinical Decision Support Disc. #1 Quiz #1 (Units 1-2) Sun., 11/2 Lab #2Lab Review #1 27HCIT 132

Conclusion: Log into D2L and take the Orientation Quiz. It is due on Sunday, October 26, Log into D2L and take the Orientation Quiz. It is due on Sunday, October 26, Go to the Orientation Discussion and introduce yourself to the class. Go to the Orientation Discussion and introduce yourself to the class. Registered students for the class have access to D2L can log into the campus network. Registered students for the class have access to D2L can log into the campus network. any questions you might have to me. any questions you might have to me. 28HCIT 132