This course provides an overview of health information systems used in modern healthcare
organizations. Students examine how healthcare data is located, collected, analyzed, utilized, and reported
to address common workplace issues and support effective organizational performance. Topics include health
statistics, data quality, data presentation methods, data systems issues, and healthcare indicators,
metrics, and measurements. The course emphasizes the role of health information systems, healthcare
analytics, and data-informed decision-making in improving communication, operations, and outcomes across
healthcare settings.
Prerequisites