Module Descriptors
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
XHFD40124
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Beaver, K. (2003) Healthcare information systems. London: Auerbach
Dimond, B (2003) Legal Aspects of Consent. London: Quay Books
Dimond, B. (2002) Legal Aspects of Patient Confidentiality. London: Quay Books
Wadham, J. & Griffiths, J (2005) Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act, 2nd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
The Caldicott Guardian Manual (2006) Department of Health available at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_062722
Patient Confidentiality and Access to Health Records (2006) available at
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Managingyourorganisation/Informationpolicy/Patientconfidentialityandcaldicottguardians/index.ht
Dimond, B (2003) Legal Aspects of Consent. London: Quay Books
Dimond, B. (2002) Legal Aspects of Patient Confidentiality. London: Quay Books
Wadham, J. & Griffiths, J (2005) Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act, 2nd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
The Caldicott Guardian Manual (2006) Department of Health available at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_062722
Patient Confidentiality and Access to Health Records (2006) available at
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Managingyourorganisation/Informationpolicy/Patientconfidentialityandcaldicottguardians/index.ht
Module Resources
Access to IT facilities
Blackboard
Library
Blackboard
Library
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
6 hours of tutor led sessions including lectures and tutor guidance
6 hours group work within the classroom
2 hours group tutorials
1 hour formative examination
3 hours Blackboard
6 hours student centred discussion around IT interaction in groups
Independent Study Hours: (126)
26 hours preparation for examination
50 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading and IT use
6 hours of tutor led sessions including lectures and tutor guidance
6 hours group work within the classroom
2 hours group tutorials
1 hour formative examination
3 hours Blackboard
6 hours student centred discussion around IT interaction in groups
Independent Study Hours: (126)
26 hours preparation for examination
50 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading and IT use
Module Indicative Content
The role of Informed Consent and issues of confidentiality and anonymity within patient records
Information and the law.
Information Governance and the role of the Caldicott Guardian
Record keeping: principles and practice issues
Loss of data and misuse of data
Confidentiality and its impact on the professional/client relationship
IT - safeguarding information and the challenge of electronic patient records and the patient choice agenda for instance: Choose and Book
The sharing of data and interagency working
Information and the law.
Information Governance and the role of the Caldicott Guardian
Record keeping: principles and practice issues
Loss of data and misuse of data
Confidentiality and its impact on the professional/client relationship
IT - safeguarding information and the challenge of electronic patient records and the patient choice agenda for instance: Choose and Book
The sharing of data and interagency working
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 hour examination addressing all learning outcomes
A paper with scenario and 5 short answer questions
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Scenario will be published on Blackboard, Directed activities on blackboard plus use of discussion forum.
Exploration of key IT resources from health care will facilitate discussions around the key issues of the module and feedback on group discussion will be provided by tutors.
Examination preparation through group tutorials
Students will have a formative examination (using different scenario) and feedback will be given
A paper with scenario and 5 short answer questions
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Scenario will be published on Blackboard, Directed activities on blackboard plus use of discussion forum.
Exploration of key IT resources from health care will facilitate discussions around the key issues of the module and feedback on group discussion will be provided by tutors.
Examination preparation through group tutorials
Students will have a formative examination (using different scenario) and feedback will be given
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Access to work based activities through employment in health care setting