MD – 106 Healthcare Information Systems
$200.00
This course is geared towards health services administrators who need to understand the workings of computers and computerizing management information systems. The use of such systems as effective management tools in Health Services Organizations (HSO). Explanation is given for the basic computer technology, and criteria for evaluating and selecting appropriate computer systems are defined . Specific applications to the health field are highlighted. The steps for creating a management information system are outlined, as well as maintenance and management for existing systems. Finally, the course details management information systems applications to various areas of health services, and explains its importance as it relates to the general management of an HSO.
Description
This course is geared towards health services administrators who need to understand the workings of computers and computerizing management information systems. The use of such systems as effective management tools in Health Services Organizations (HSO). Explanation is given for the basic computer technology, and criteria for evaluating and selecting appropriate computer systems are defined . Specific applications to the health field are highlighted. The steps for creating a management information system are outlined, as well as maintenance and management for existing systems. Finally, the course details management information systems applications to various areas of health services, and explains its importance as it relates to the general management of an HSO.
