HIM 3240 - Documentation Integrity Principles and Practice

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): BSC2085 with C and BSC2086 with C and HIM1000 with C and HIM1440 with C and HIM2292 with C and HSA2172 with C and HSC2531 with C
Corequisite(s): None
This course will introduce students to the role of the clinical documentation improvement specialist as a member of the allied health care team. Major topics include the fundamentals of clinical documentation, content, and format of various types of documentation, and emerging technologies. Students will learn about high quality documentation, evidence-based documentation, and how documentation is assessed in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on techniques necessary to convert clinical observations and thoughts into documentation that meets accreditation and regulatory requirements. Medical spelling, symbols, abbreviations, and phrasing are covered.
Bachelor Course