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Tasmanian School of Business & Economics (TSBE)(School)College of Business and Economics (College)CRH505ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDSSemester 2, 2022Unit OutlineDr Joel ScanlanCRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
CONTACT DETAILSUnit coordinatorUnit coordinator:Dr Joel ScanlanEmail:Joel.Scanlan@utas.edu.auConsultation hours:By appointmentLearning and teaching staffCourse (or Major) Coordinator:Joel ScanlanEmail:Joel.Scanlan@utas.edu.auAssociate Head Learning &Teaching Performance:Melanie LauvaEmail:Melanie.Lauva@utas.edu.au The University of Tasmania 2022
CONTENTSCOVID SAFETY2WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?3UNIT DESCRIPTION3INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES3GRADUATE STATEMENT3ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK4PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS4HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?5ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE5ASSESSMENT DETAILS5HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED7SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS7ACADEMIC INTEGRITY8WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE 11CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS12LEARNING SUPPORT12FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE13UNIT SCHEDULE13ACCREDITATION15AACSB ACCREDITATION15PRME15Page 1CRH505 Electronic Health Records
COVID SafetyTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our University and the broader community, it isimportant that we follow the guidelines for coming onto campus or participating inUTAS activities or events.Please consult the Student Coronavirus updates page for up-to-date information onCOVID-19 and anything you need to do as a UTAS student.Page 2CRH505 Electronic Health Records
WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?Unit descriptionThis unit explores the evolution of the electronic health record (EHR). It examinesthe definition and context of the EHR, records management, the benefits andbarriers of EHRs, the national health information agenda, the EHR as a sociotechnical tool, ethical considerations, and the future of EHRs.Intended Learning OutcomesAs per the Assessment and Results Procedure, your results will reflect yourachievement against specified learning outcomes.On completion of this unit, you will be able to:1. Critically evaluate the theory and practical application of electronic healthrecords locally and internationally.2. Analyse drivers and trends influencing the development of EHRs3. Critique possible points of tension in the socio-technical system4. Debate the ethical considerations of the development, use, and managementof EHRsGraduate StatementSuccessful completion of this unit supports your development of course learningoutcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and isable to do. Course learning outcomes are available from the Course Coordinator orthe relevant course page in the University Course and Unit Handbook viawww.utas.edu.au. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference tonational discipline standards, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), anyprofessional accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania’s GraduateStatement (see below).Page 3CRH505 Electronic Health Records
The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential ofindividuals. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape andrespond to the opportunities and challenges of the future asaccomplished communicators, highly regarded professionals andculturally competent citizens in local, national, and global society.University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject and multidisciplinaryknowledge and skills, and develop critical and creative literacies andnumeracies and skills of inquiry. They demonstrate the ability to applythis knowledge in changing circumstances. Our graduates recogniseand critically evaluate issues of social responsibility, ethical conduct andsustainability, are entrepreneurial and creative, and are mindful of theirown wellbeing and that of the community. Through respect for diversityand by working in collaborative ways, our graduates reflect the values ofthe University of Tasmania.Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedbackThe course content has been reviewed to ensure content is as up to date aspossible.Prior knowledge &/or skillsNo specific prior knowledge or skills required.Page 4CRH505 Electronic Health Records
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?Assessment scheduleAssessment taskDate duePercentweightingLinks toIntendedLearningOutcomesAssessment Task 1: EssayWeek 640LO1, LO2, LO3Assessment Task 2: Presentation Week 1120LO2, LO3, LO4Week 1340LO1, LO2, LO3,LO4Assessment Task 3: ReportAssessment detailsAssessment task 1: EssayTask descriptionCritically evaluate the drivers and trends influencing healthinformation related strategies and analyse barriers of its uptakefrom a social technical perspective. You should use a mixtureof evidence from the media, government, and peer reviewedscholarly literature.CriterionMeasures IntendedLearning Outcome:Criterion 1Critically evaluate national health informationstrategies from a theoretical and practicalperspectiveLO1Criterion 2Analyse the drivers and trends influencing nationalhealth information related strategiesLO2Criterion 3Analysis of the barriers for national healthinformation related strategies from a socialtechnical perspectiveLO3Criterion 4Compare and contrast perspectives from themedia, government, and peer reviewed scholarlyliteratureLO1Task length1500 words10% /- word count. Any other variance will attract a penalty. The wordcount includes where applicable) such items as headings, quotes, and intext citations. It does not include (where applicable) the table of contents,any appendices, and the reference list at the end of the assignment. Anexecutive summary is not required for this task.Page 5CRH505 Electronic Health Records
Assessment task 2: PresentationTask descriptionComplete an analysis of competing sociocultural and technicaldrivers and trends affecting one of the specific ethicaldilemmas listed in MyLO. Present a summary of the analysisdrawing on contemporary literature, practical examples, andscenario development.CriterionMeasures IntendedLearning Outcome:Criterion 1Articulate and justify points of tension betweensociocultural and technical driversLO3Criterion 2Examine an ethical dilemma to present anevidence-based recommendationLO2, LO4Criterion 3The presentation includes a critical evaluation ofthe key issue from a theoretical and practicalperspectiveLO3, LO4Task length7-minute presentation, 3 minutes of feedbackAssessment task 3: ReportTask descriptionComplete an analysis of competing sociocultural and technicaldrivers and trends affecting one of the specific ethicaldilemmas listed in MyLO. Present a summary of the analysisdrawing on contemporary literature, practical examples, andscenario development.CriterionMeasures IntendedLearning Outcome:Criterion 1Present a clear sociocultural and technicalanalysis of the ethical dilemmaLO1, LO3Criterion 2Debate competing elements of the sociotechnicalsystem affecting effective decision makingLO2, LO3Criterion 3Debate competing ethical frameworks forexploring the development, use, and managementof EHRsLO2, LO4Task length2,000 words.10% /- word count. Any other variance will attract a penalty. The wordcount includes (where applicable) such items as headings, quotes, and intext citations. It does not include (where applicable) the table of contents,any appendices, and the reference list at the end of the assignment.Page 6CRH505 Electronic Health Records
How your final result is determinedTo pass this unit, you need to achieve a final unit result of 50% or greater.Submission of assignmentsThe act of submitting your assignment will be taken as certification that it is your ownwork.Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment tab inMyLO.Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your assessment items on orbefore the due date and time. We suggest you keep a copy. Even in a perfectsystem, items sometimes go astray.Requests for extensionsIn accordance with the Assessment and Results procedure, if a student knows thatthey will be unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, they should applyfor an extension (in writing, typically via email with supporting documentationattached).Where possible, a request for an extension should first be discussed with the UnitCoordinator or teaching support team.A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, exceptwhere a student can provide evidence that it was not possible to do so (inaccordance with section 7 of the Assessment and Results procedure).PenaltiesAssignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% (of theoriginal available mark) for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment islate. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the duedate, or after assignments have been returned to other students, whichever isshorter.Review and appeal of academic decisionsFor processes guiding the review and appeal of University academic decisions(related to credit, assessment, final unit grades, progress status and specialconsideration) see the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.Page 7CRH505 Electronic Health Records
Academic integrityWhat is academic integrity?At the University of Tasmania, academic integrity requires all students to actresponsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, andcommunicating information with other students and staff members. The Universitycommunity is committed to upholding the Statement on Academic Integrity.Breaches of academic integrity such as plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion andso on are counter to the fundamental values of the University. A breach is defined asbeing when a student:a) fails to meet the expectations of academic integrity; orb) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academicadvantage or advancement to which they or that other person is notentitled; orc) improperly disadvantages any other member of the Universitycommunity.The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit yourassessable works to a text matching service, to obtain a report on possible breachessuch as plagiarism or contract cheating. Substantiated breaches can result in arange of sanctions which are outlined in the Student Academic Integrity Ordinance.More information is available from the Academic Integrity site for students on theStudent Portal.Academic Integrity Training ModuleAs part of the University’s educative approach to academic integrity, there is a shortAcademic Integrity Training Module on MyLO that all students are required tocomplete.Completion of the module allows you to demonstrate your understanding of whatconstitutes a breach of academic integrity.All commencing students (pre-degree through to higher degree by research)are required to complete the Academic Integrity module available throughMyLO. If you do not complete this module your final unit results will bewithheld. You should aim to complete the module within the first few weeks ofcommencing study at the University.Academic referencingIn your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarlyliterature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how tocorrectly refer to the work of others and maintain academic integrity.Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others may constitute a breach ofacademic integrity.Page 8CRH505 Electronic Health Records
The appropriate referencing style for this unit is the Harvard Referencing Style, alsoknown as the Author-Date system. You can download a print friendly Harvardreferencing guide from the University of Tasmania Library vard.The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, includingreferencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.For further information, see the Academic Integrity site for students on the StudentPortal. You can also speak to your unit coordinator, lecturer, or tutor if you have anyquestions about referencing; or post a question to the Ask the Class discussionforum in your unit’s MyLO site.Page 9CRH505 Electronic Health Records
WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARETHERE?MyLOMyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is thesystem that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.Getting help with MyLOIt is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in thisunit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practiceusing them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit.For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf,word and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the Universitywebsite.If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk (phone 6226 2600or request ITS help online through the Service Portal).ResourcesReading ListsReading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place.This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List forthis unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on theUniversity Library website.Equipment, materials, software, accountsUTAS students are eligible to use Office 365 free of charge. It is a software packagebuilt around the Microsoft Office platform that includes Outlook (email andcalendars), Word (word processor), Excel (spreadsheet) PowerPoint (presentation)and Zoom (video conference). These are available on and off campus. For furtherinformation and instructions to install Office 365 on your desktop and/or mobiledevice, please visit -steps/prepare.ActivitiesLearning expectationsPage 10 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct inall activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to itsstudents as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holdsexpectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursuetheir studies within the special environment the University offers.Students are expected to participate actively and positively in theteaching/learning environment. They must attend classes whenand as required, strive to maintain steady progress within thesubject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations,and submit required work on time.Details of teaching arrangementsThis unit is offered fully online via MyLO (my learning online). You are expected todevote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and selfdirected learning.In this unit, your active engagement will be monitored in the following way:1. Attendance at workshop/Zoom2. Accessing MyLO materialsTeaching and learning strategiesWe want you to have a meaningful and rich experience, which works best when youparticipate actively and positively in the teaching/learning environment. This meansthat should attend classes as per your enrolment, listen to lecture recordings and dothe required reading in a timely manner (and before any class), and work throughother activities in MyLO in your own time.Work Health and Safety (WHS)The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learningenvironment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to theUniversity’s Safety and Wellbeing webpage and policy.CommunicationTo keep up with announcements regarding this unit:Check the MyLO Announcement tool at least once every two days. The unitAnnouncement will appear when you first enter our unit’s MyLO site. Alternatively,click on the Announcement button (towards the top of the MyLO screen) at any time.When you have a questionPage 11 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
Other students may have the same question that you have. Please go to the Ask theClass Discussion forum on the unit’s MyLO site. Check the posts that are alreadythere – someone may have answered your question already. Otherwise, add yourquestion as a new topic. Students are encouraged to support each other using thisforum – if you can answer someone’s question, please do.If you have a personal question related to your studies or your grades, pleasecontact teaching staff by email, and be sure to include your full name, and theunit code in the email subject line so we can respond to your email in a timelymanner.Concerns and complaintsThe University is committed to providing an environment in which any concerns andcomplaints will be treated seriously, impartially and resolved as quickly as possible.We are also committed to ensuring that a student may lodge a complaint without fearof disadvantage. In the first instance, students are encouraged (where appropriate)to attempt to resolve their concerns at a local level, by contacting their UnitCoordinator. If the Unit Coordinator can not resolve the issue then you can speak toyour Course Coordinator, or the Associate Head of Learning and TeachingPerformance for your School (see the front of this unit outline for their contactdetails). If you have a concern that extends beyond the unit or course level,information about who to contact for assistance is available on the Complaints andConcerns – Safe and Fair Community Unit page.Learning supportThe University provides a range of face-to-face and online services to help equipstudents with the academic and literacy skills that they need to undertake their study.These services are in addition to the support you receive in each unit from unitcoordinators, lecturers and tutors. For details of these additional services such asworkshops, individual consultation for learning advice, and peer assisted learningopportunities, please visit the Study Support page.The University also provides free access to Studiosity, 24/7 online study help for allUTAS students, enabling them to get feedback on written work within 24 hours orchat live with a subject specialist anywhere and anytime.All direct assessment-based feedback is provided only from the staff teaching youthe unit.Page 12 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
Further information and assistanceIf you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal orlife-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, youare advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.In addition to Learning Support, there is a range of University-wide support servicesavailable to you including Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which canbe found on the Study Support and Safety, Health and Wellbeing pages from theCurrent Students portal of the University website.Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for moreinformation.Unit scheduleWEEKDATERESOURCES/ READINGS/FURTHER INFORMATIONMODULEBEGINNING111 JulyModule 1 - About Electronic Health Records(EHRs)218 JulyOnline tutorial: date and time to be advised325 JulyModule 2 - Managing Health Information41 August58 AugustModule 3 - EHR Adoption and ImplementationOnline tutorial: date and time to be advised615 AugustAssessment Task 1:EssayDue: 21st August722 AugustModule 4 - External Analysis: Political,Economic and LegalOnline tutorial: date and time to be advisedMid-Semester Break: 29 August – 2 September 6SeptemberModule 5 - Ethical Dilemmas of ElectronicHealth Records (EHRs)Module 6 - Prioritising Infinite Health WantsOnline tutorial: date and time to be advisedAssessment Task 2:PresentationDue: 2nd OctoberPage 13 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
123 OctoberModule 7 - External Environment in ContextOnline tutorial: date and time to be advised1310 OctoberAssessment Task 3:ReportDue: 16th OctoberPage 14 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
ACCREDITATIONAACSB AccreditationThe Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) gained initial BusinessAccreditation from the AACSB International (AACSB) in July 2021 – the lead programfor accrediting business schools globally. AACSB seeks to connect educators,students, and business to achieve a common goal – to create the next generation ofbusiness leaders.AACSB is the most reputable standard in business education and TSBE is now oneof an elite group of the world’s business schools. By being an AACSB accreditedSchool, TSBE has joined a global alliance committed to improve the quality ofbusiness education around the world, and to share the latest innovations in businesseducation.Gaining Business Accreditation with AACSB means that we have satisfied a multi-yearprocess involving TSBE demonstrating our performance against the 15 accreditationstandards.TSBE has joined a select community of accredited business schools, with only fivepercent of all business schools globally accredited with AACSB. This will furtherenhance the reputation of TSBE, as well as the global recognition of yourqualifications. To find out more about AACSB click here.PRMEThe College of Business and Economics is now a PRME (Principles for ResponsibleManagement Education) signatory. We are committed to the six PRME values ofPurpose, Values, Method, Research, Partnership and Dialogue and you will see invarious units how we embed sustainability values in our teaching and research andthe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Across all sustainabledevelopment goals, our university is ranked at 25 overall globally, and forSustainable Development Goal 13 – Climate Action – UTAS is the number oneuniversity. For more information about PRME, click here.Page 15 CRH505 Electronic Health Records
This unit explores the evolution of the electronic health record (EHR). It examines the definition and context of the EHR, records management, the benefits and . or tutor if you have any questions about referencing; or post a question to the Ask the Class discussion forum in your unit's MyLO site. Page 10 CRH505 Electronic Health Records .
