HIMT 2200 Syllabus

Subject Code

HIMT

Course Number

2200

Course Title

Performance Improvement

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(2-2-3)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the peer review and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in healthcare facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management, and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included, as well as a review of the federal government's role in healthcare and accreditation requirements of various agencies. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes