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Winter 2023
May 01,2024
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Syllabus Information
HIM 210 - Leadership for Health Information Management
Associated Term: Winter 2023
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the impact of theories of management on health information functions
2. Examine the various theories of management demonstrated within healthcare organizations
3. Distinguish between the various theories of leadership exhibited within healthcare organizations
4. Explain the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in relation to a health information management (HIM) manager's job responsibilities
5. Identify the levels of management most exhibited in healthcare organizations
6. Discuss the use of dashboards and scorecards as controlling tools for managers
7. Discuss ethical concerns in regard to HIM management
8. Examine how cultural diversity impacts the health information management (HIM) workforce
9. Identify the roles and responsibilities of team membership
10. Explain how workplace morale contributes to the sustainability of the HIM department
11. Assess the impact of changing workforce demographics on the HIM profession
12. Explain fiscal responsibilities in relation to budgeting
13. Compute a budget variance
14. Explain the purpose of a budget committee
15. Create a budget using an Excel spreadsheet
16. Define organizational development in terms of strategic planning
17. Explain the techniques used to promote change Identify the stages associated with the adoption of innovation or change
18. Contrast the impact of differing conflict management styles required for managing resistance and conflict associated within change
19. Discuss federal equal employment opportunity legislation
20. Discuss key components of the Americans with Disabilities Act
21. Evaluate legal practices in relation to interviewing and hiring practices
22. Explain the key components of dismissal for cause and due process
23. Explain job analysis
24. Differentiate between health information management (HIM) job analyses, job descriptions, and job specifications
25. Adapt health Information management policies and procedures to support job tasks outlined in job descriptions
26. Evaluate the role of human resources in the recruitment of health information management (HIM) professionals
27. Discuss employee selection in relation to job hiring
28. Describe the role performance appraisals play in the oversight of health information management (HIM) functions
29. Conduct effective performance appraisal interviews
30. Explain the benefits and components of a new employee orientation program
31. Compare current methods in training and development that apply to health information management (HIM)
32. Justify additional training needs based on emerging roles in HIM
33. Develop training opportunities for consumer engagement activities
34. Evaluate health information management's (HIM's) organizational model based on influence and structure
35. Discuss how to leverage HIM's role within the healthcare community
36. Examine the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA's) professional competencies to maintain relevancy as an HIM professional
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