Content Outline

1. Healthcare Environment
   • 1.1 Healthcare Delivery Organizations
   • 1.2 Healthcare Payment Systems
   • 1.3 Role of Healthcare Professionals
   • 1.4 Government Regulation and Certification
2. Technology Environment
   • 2.1 Health IT Applications
   • 2.2 Electronic Health and Medical Records
   • 2.3 Clinical and Financial Applications
   • 2.4 Consumer Health Informatics
   • 2.5 Systems Architecture and Components
   • 2.6 Healthcare Data Exchange and Standards
3. HIMS Analysis and Design
   • 3.1 Systems Analysis, Planning and Design
   • 3.2 Clinical Process and Workflow Analysis
   • 3.3 Business, User and Technical Requirements
   • 3.4 Usability and Human Factors
   • 3.5 Project Management
4. HIMS Selection and Acquisition
   • 4.1 Systems Selection
   • 4.2 Systems Acquisition
   • 4.3 Interoperability Standards & Certification
5. HIMS Implementation and Management
   • 5.1 Systems Implementation
   • 5.2 End User Training and Support
   • 5.3 Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
6. HIMS Testing and Evaluation
   • 6.1 Testing Methodology and Planning
   • 6.2 Testing Implementation and Documentation
7. Privacy and Security
   • 7.1 Privacy & Security Policies & compliance
   • 7.2 Security Risk Assessment and Audits
   • 7.3 Data and Systems Security Management
   • 7.4 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
8. Leadership and Planning
   • 8.1 Leadership and Change Management
   • 8.2 Quality Standards
   • 8.3 IT Strategic Planning
9. Professionalism and Communication Skills
   • 9.1 Business Communication and Ethics
   • 9.2 Teams and Team Building
   • 9.3 Professionalism and Customer Service
   • 9.4 Staying Current with Technology & Industry