Maricopa Community Colleges  HIM105   20066-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-13-05

HIM105  2006 Fall – 2009 Fall

LEC

1.0 Credit(s)

1.0 Period(s)

Health Record Documentation for Allied Health Professionals

Introduction to health record content, structure, and origin of clinical information for various healthcare settings. A basic review of federal, state, and organizational documentation guidelines. Legal and ethical issues applicable to health information documentation and coding practices.

Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

HIM105  2006 Fall – 2009 Fall

Health Record Documentation for Allied Health Professionals

 

1.

Identify the various types, uses, users, and formats of health records. (I)

2.

Describe the content of health records in various healthcare settings. (II, III)

3.

Identify key documents and documentation in health records. (III)

4.

Describe documentation guidelines used to ensure proper healthcare documentation. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

HIM105  2006 Fall – 2009 Fall

Health Record Documentation for Allied Health Professionals

 

I. Health Records

A. Definition

B. History and development

C. Purpose, uses, and users

1. Internal

2. External

D. Formats

1. Paper-based

2. Electronic

3. Hybrid

II. Types of Health Records

A. Hospital

B. Ambulatory

C. Long-term care

D. Other healthcare settings

III. Health Records and Documentation

A. Key components and origin

1. Medical history

2. Physical exam

3. Physician orders

4. Discharge summary

5. Consultation reports

6. Operative reports

7. Ancillary records

8. Other components

B. Documentation guidelines

1. Internal and external

2. Professional standards

 

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