MEDR 3114 - Electronic Health Record Management

This is a lecture- and lab-based online course that includes a study of information and communication technologies; data, information, and file structures; data storage and retrieval; and data security. Topics also include new trends in the management and processing of health information with an emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). The course also explores implementation of the EHR, including infrastructure required, legal issues that impact implementation, project management techniques, information technology systems, and workflow processes and redesign in health care settings (e.g., acute care, long term care, and mental health care).