HITT 1106 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information Technology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HHSC 1700, HHSC 1740, and ITCS 1010 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 1102 and HITT 1105

(formerly HITT 1103)

This course covers legal and accreditation issues in health information management, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); confidentiality and the right to privacy; the legislative process; the local, state, and federal court systems; legal vocabulary; retention directions; and ethical issues in health care and health information management.

Location: Online only

When Offered: Fall semester only

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret health record documentation requirements (such as accreditation, certification, licensure).

Objectives:

Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.
Participate in the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify health record monitoring and compliance reporting requirements.

Objectives:

Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
Apply procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulation and standards.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess healthcare privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues.

Objectives:

Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.
Evaluate release of patient-specific data to authorized users.
Investigate and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.
Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.
Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
Comprehend legislative and regulatory process.
Develop a skilled use of legal terminology.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics
Law and Ethics
Legal Proceedings
Evidence
Tort Law
Corporations, Contracts, and Antitrust Legal Issues
Consent to Treatment
The Legal Health Record
HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA Security Rule
Security Threats and Controls
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Access, Use, and Disclosure and Release of Health Information
Required Reporting and Mandatory Disclosure Laws
Risk Management and Quality Improvement
Corporate Compliance

Primary Faculty
Cellitti, Janet
Secondary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088