Electronic Health Records
The federal government has established an ambitious goal to ensure every American has an electronic health record (EHR) by 2014, and the Obama administration has pledged significant stimulus funding to make progress toward that goal.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of electronic health record systems, their use in various clinical settings, and their potential for improving efficiency and enhancing the quality of care. Learn about the components of an electronic health record; the difference between electronic medical records, electronic health records and personal health records; technical issues in data integrations, interoperability and information security; and legal and ethical issues related to privacy and confidentiality. Understand common implementation pitfalls as well as benchmarks for evaluating the costs and benefits of EHR systems.
Instructor(s):
Michael Hogarth, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UC Davis, and a member of the faculty in public health, health informatics and computer science. Hogarth also serves as the principal investigator for the California Electronic Death Registration System, the largest and most active electronic death certificate system in the U.S.
When:
Enroll now through Jan.4 and complete by March 26. Passwords issued Jan. 11.
Format:
You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password. Please set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email containing your password may not reach your inbox. You will receive your password via email on the start date, or within two business days of enrolling if you enroll after the start date. From the day you receive your password, you will have until the completion date noted above to complete the course. If you do not receive your password in the time frame noted, please email us at: adminsupport@extensiondlc.net . This is not a self-paced course. Students will progress through the course together. Lessons will be posted one week at a time. The previous week's lesson will remain available for the duration of the course. Students, who enroll after the start date of the course, will have to contact the instructor regarding missed lessons.
Technical requirements:
You must possess a computer with professional office software, including a presentation application (PowerPoint or Open Office) and a database application (Microsoft Access or Open Office Base).
Fee:
$1,200.00.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X420.12
Required textbooks:
Managing Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Executives 2nd Ed. by Wager, Lee, and Glaser ISBN 9780470387801. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093MHI202
Enrollment policies:
Refund or transfer requests will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if a written email request, sent to studentservices@extensiondlc.net is received within two weeks of the student's start date and if the student has not gone beyond Lesson 1 of the course. The student will need to include his/her name, the course title and the course section number.
