10-530-167Management of HIM Resources
Course Information
Description
Examines the principles of management to include planning, organizing, human resource management, directing, and controlling as related to the health information department.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. INVESTIGATE leadership and management theory
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you identify and define the fundamentals of management
    you summarize health information related leadership roles
    you apply the fundamentals of team leadership
    you explore barriers to effective communication

  2. DEMONSTRATE strategic and operational planning functions of management
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you utilize data to support strategic planning
    you utilize data to support operation planning
    you recognize the impact of change management on processes, people and systems

  3. ANALYZE policies and procedures to assure departmental and organizational compliance with regulations and standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you discuss the importance of policies and procedures as it relates to regulations and standards
    you analyze policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards

  4. APPLY work analysis and design strategies to efficient, cost-effective work flows
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you analyze existing workflows
    you recommend improvements to existing workflows
    you utilize tools and techniques to monitor, report and improve processes
    you identify cost saving and efficient means of achieving work processes

  5. APPLY project management strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you summarize project management methodologies
    you select appropriate project management methodologies for situations

  6. MANAGE financial resources
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you plan staffing, operational and capital budgets
    you explain accounting methodologies
    you explain budget variances

  7. CONDUCT departmental organizing and scheduling activities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you recommend an organizational structure
    you determine staffing levels
    you determine productivity levels
    you perform a job analysis
    you develop or modify a job description

  8. CONDUCT human resource management activities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you conduct recruitment processes
    you develop or modify training
    you evaluate performance against established criteria
    you explore disciplinary methodology
    you identify strategies for employee retention

  9. COMPLY with local, state, federal labor regulations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you interpret compliance with labor and employment regulations
    you apply labor and employment regulations to human resource activities

  10. CREATE programs and policies that support a culture of diversity
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you articulate the characteristics of an organization that supports a culture of diversity
    you identify strategies to support a culture of diversity
    you create a departmental diversity plan