Health Science, Grade 9 - 12, Health Informatics, 2009
1.) Describe careers, roles, and responsibilities of individuals working in health informatics.
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2.) Determine the accuracy of electronic medical records based on organizational and external regulatory standards.
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3.) Interpret medical terminology used in health informatics to enter client data and to complete medical forms.
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4.) Use technology to access, process, and retrieve medical information.
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5.) Describe legal and ethical regulations as they relate to health informatics.
Examples: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Patients' Bill of Rights
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6.) Utilize common informatic manuals required in health informatics for coding medical procedures and treatments.
Examples: Current Procedural Terminology User Manual, International Classification of Diseases code, Clinical Modification code
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7.) Apply safety principles needed in health informatics.
Example: body mechanics
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8.) Demonstrate workplace readiness skills in health informatics.
Examples: regular attendance, adherence to dress code, efficient time management
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9.) Demonstrate the ability to interpret, transcribe, and communicate information, data, and observations.
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10.) Explain the computerized system for insurance reimbursement, including diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) and ambulatory payment classification (APC) groups.
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