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We will use this wiki workspace to develop our ideas about health informatics.
We can begin by:
1. Definition of HEALTH INFORMATICS (HI).
2. Terms associated with (or sub-sets of) health informatics.
3. Systematically Searching Wikipedia for all terms which can be considered part (or synonymous) of Health Informatics .
4. Not worrying about any semblance of order but simply putting down terms, and annotations, as we find them.
5. List some landmark publications on Health Informatics.
6. Then periodically review and add some order to them.
7. Leading academic programs on Health Informatics.
1. Definition of HEALTH INFORMATICS
Following an extensive research on the term "health informatics" Sanjay Sood and Sandhya Keeroo propose:
"Health Informatics is the mature discipline which fulfills its pivotal role in the collection, storage, retrieval, synthesis, communication and pertinent use of clinical knowledge discovery. The approaches of health informatics go further beyond the application of computer technology and problems focused applications in the healthcare and optimistically touch relevant aspects of fields like education, research, practice and science. In parallel, it catalyses the vertical and horizontal diffusion of communication, technology, computer science and information science. The nomenclature of the burgeoning field of health informatics concentrates on paving its focus towards the promotion of healthcare delivery and betterment of patient care."
2. Terms associated with Health Informatics (HI):
Researchers have claimed that Health Informatics has several subsets [source: www.biohealthmatics.com]:
• Clinical Informatics
• Dental Informatics
• Nursing Informatics
• Pharmaceutical Informatics
• Public Health Informatics
• Veterinary Informatics
• Telemedicine
GOALS for Health Informatics (HI):
Participants in the 1998 Symposium of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) developed three audacious goals for health informatics in the next millennium:
i) a virtual health care databank
ii) a national health care knowledge base
iii) personal clinical health record
[source: Stead WW, Lorenzi NM. Health Informatics. In: Linking Investment to Value. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 1999;6:341-348].
Andrea has garnered following terms:
Health Informatics
Healthcare Informatics
Biohealthmatics
Medical Informatics
Public Health Informatics
According to Wikipedia:
Subdomains of biomedical or healthcare informatics include:
clinical inforamtics
nursing informatics
imaging informatics
consumer health informatics
public health informatics
dental informatics
clinical research informatics
translational research informatics
bioinformatics
veterinary informatics
pharmacy informatics
healthcare management informatics
A very extensive Health Informatics Glossary:
http://www.coiera.com/glossary.htm
~~~~Esther~~~~ 6th February 09 Curriculum of Leading academic programs/schools in the US offering Health informatics
At the University of Western Governor's University:
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
http://www.wgu.edu/online_it_degrees/health_informatics_degree.asp
The domains of study are:
Health Informatics Fundamentals
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=305
Health Informatics Management
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=304
Health Informatics Business Core
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=346
Health Informatics Information Technology Core
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=345
Language and Communication
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=333
Quantitative Literacy Skills
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=60
College-Level Reasoning and Problem Solving
Health Informatics Distribution
http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/domain.asp?program=423&domain=347
The MS in HI degree requires completion of 45 semester hours of coursework emphasizing the analysis, implementation, and ongoing management of the critical factors that impact the successful use of health care information technologies.
At the University of Illinois Chicago:
Masters Program Biomedical and Health Information Sciences - BHIS
http://healthinformatics.uic.edu/lp/index.php?src=C_Google&kwd=informatics
Required Courses for the Course-Only and Research Tracks
BHIS 437 Health Care Data (3 c/h)
BHIS 499 Information Sources in BHIS (1 c/h)
BHIS 503 Communication Skills in Health Informatics (2 c/h) (2)day on-site session required
BHIS 505 Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Informatics (3 c/h)
BHIS 510 Health Care Information Systems (4 c/h)
BHIS 511 Application of Health Care Information Systems (2 c/h) (2)day on-site session required
BHIS 515 Management of Health Care Communication Systems (4 c/h)
BHIS 520 Health Information Systems Analysis and Design (4 c/h)
BHIS 525 Social & Organizational Issues in Health Informatics (4 c/h)
BHIS 537 Health Care IT Vendor Management (3 c/h)
In line with researching the in dept curriculum, find course description below
405 Medical Sciences and Human Pathophysiology
0 TO 4 hours. Introduction of fundamental concepts in pathophysiology. Specific disorders of major organ systems including etiology, manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, pharmacotherapy and complications. Credit is not given for BHIS 405 if the student has credit for AHS 420 or HIM 313 or HIM 314. Students who require a medical terminology component register for 4 hours and participate in both laboratory and lecture-discussion; all others register for 3 hours and attend lecture-discussion only. Restricted to students who require this course for graduation. Students outside these restrictions may be admitted with consent of the instructor.
410 Health Data Structures and Management
3 hours. Data structures in clinical information systems, including database design and management, networking and security. Emphasis on "intrapreneurial" skills required to solve organizational information management problems. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 460 and BHIS 461 and BHIS 480.
433 Principles of Evidence-Based Health Care
2 hours. Qualitative and quantitative assessment of human subject clinical research: locating, evaluating, comparing scientific papers as bases for health care education and practice. Same as MHPE 433. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing and approval of the school.
437 Health Care Data
3 hours. Review of data types in a health care information system. How data is transformed into information and then again transformed into knowledge through integrated computer systems. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
460 Introduction to Health Informatics
1 hours. Introduction to information technology and systems in a healthcare setting. Taught online. Students must have an active UIC NetID with valid password and access to a computer and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): Students should demonstrate basic computing skills including knowledge of an office productivity suite (MS Office or other), electronic mail, and Internet browsers. Recommended background: IDS 200 or the equivalent; or consent of the instructor.
461 Information Systems for Health Information Management
2 hours.Advanced topics in information technology and systems in a health care setting; collection, analysis and management of health care data; special issues related to the role of health information administrators. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): IDS 200 and credit or concurrent registration in BHIS 460.
480 Management and Business Practices
3 hours. Principles of management with emphasis on business functions, procedures, and organizational structure as applied to various health care settings including private and institutional practice. Prerequisite(s): Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing in the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences or consent of the instructor.
499 Information Sources in Biomedical & Health Information Sciences
1 hours. Prepares students to locate, interpret and evaluate pertinent research information sources. Includes discussion on writing literature reviews. Assignments require the use of a computer with Internet access. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above required; or consent of the instructor.
500 Strategic Inquiry in BHIS
3 hours. An overview of research methods appropriate for BHIS, in order to better enable students to make research method decisions appropriate for their self-selected research project topics. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
503 Communication Skills in Health Informatics
2 hours. An application course in which students assess and practice effective written and oral methods of communication skills necessary for health informatics professionals. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
504 Methods in Qualitative Inquiry
3 hours. Qualitative research methods to account for systematic description of environments where quantitative methods are not sufficient. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 500 and BHIS 510 or consent of the instructor.
505 Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Informatics
3 hours. Examination of the legal and ethical issues involved in computerized health information systems. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
509 Informatics for the Clinical Investigator
3 hours. This course provides the foundation of requisite knowledge of computer and healthcare information sciences for the clinical investigator. Extensive computer use required. Taught only online. A UIC netid is required.
510 Health Care Information Systems
4 hours.Examination, through case studies, group and class discussions, and problem-based learning, of the effective utilization of information technology applications currently in place and on the horizon in health care organizations. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
511 Application of Health Care Information Systems
2 hours. Experience with a variety of healthcare applications utilizing current information technology and systems implemented in healthcare provider organizations. Students are expected and required to attend computer training laboratory sessions in the UICMC, times to be arranged with training department personnel. Students will be working in UICMC and are required to comply with security, patient confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 or consent of the instructor. Registration restriction(s): Certification of completion of netlearning HIPAA training module is required for admission to this course.
515 Management of Health Care Communication Systems
4 hours. Examination and management of data communications in and between health care facilities including examination of issues, standards, technologies, and system configurations. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510; and graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
517 Health Care Information Security
3 TO 4 hours. Health information security and methods to achieve it; stresses risk assessment and pre-emptive action; outlines important role of security policies and procedures; surveys security technology with focus on non-technical security approaches. Taught only online. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 437 and BHIS 510 or consent of the instructor.
520 Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
4 hours. A project course applying systems analysis and design theory to health care systems evaluation, modeling and implementation. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510; and graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
525 Social and Organizational Issues in Health Informatics
4 hours. Examines the impact of information systems on the health care organization and applies theory through case study analysis. Taught only online. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510; and BHIS 515 or BHIS 520 or BHIS 530; or consent of the instructor.
527 Knowledge Management in Healthcare Organizations
3 hours. An examination, through readings, case studies, research publications, and discussion, of the current issues, concepts, and technologies of Knowledge Management in Healthcare Organizations. Extensive computer use required. May be offered online, using synchronous and asynchronous discussion, in conjunction with seminar format. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in BHIS 510; and consent of the instructor.
528 Consumer Health Informatics
3 hours. Examines the developing area of consumer health informatics from both theoretical and practical knowledge management perspectives through class discussions. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 and BHIS 527 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BHIS 505.
530 Topics in Health Informatics
4 hours. Current theories and methods in health informatics. Taught online only. A UIC netid is required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510; and BHIS 515 or BHIS 520 or BHIS 525; and graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
535 Group Dynamics for HI Professionals
2 hours. Team and negotiation skills as well as developing project management competencies unique to the health informatics profession. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
537 Health Care I.T. Vendor Management
3 hours. Examines the environment and activities necessary to plan, select, contract, and implement systems from suppliers in the healthcare I.T. industry. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 or consent of the instructor.
538 Health Care I.T. Administration
3 hours. Examines organizational and management issues in healthcare I.T. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 510 and BHIS 511 and BHIS 537 or consent of the instructor.
546 Leadership Development in Health Informatics
3 hours. Students will analyze, evaluate and practice the competencies necessary for leadership unique to the health informatics profession. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
580 Practicum in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
3 TO 12 hours. Field experience under supervision of a professional expert in a biomedical and health information sciences setting that is consistent with the student's area of study and career goals. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
594 Special Topics in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
1 TO 3 hours. An in-depth study of a health informatics topic of importance selected by the faculty. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
595 Seminar in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
1 hours. Provides students with an opportunity to present preliminary research for critique by peers and faculty. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 499 and BHIS 500 or consent of the instructor.
596 Independent Study
1 TO 4 hours. For graduate students who wish to pursue independent study not related to their project/thesis research. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
597 Project Research in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
0 TO 5 hours. Independent investigation that draws upon the professional experience and knowledge synthesis of the student. Students investigate a topic/problem in their field, write an article and deliver an oral presentation. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 499, 500 and 595; and consent of the instructor.
598 Thesis Research in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
0 TO 16 hours. Independent research in one area of health informatics directed by a faculty member. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 499 and BHIS 500 and BHIS 595 and consent of the instructor.
