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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE NURSING PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
NURS 417: Information Systems and Quality Management
4 CREDITS THEORY (60 contact hours)
Fall 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
1. Theory Instructor
Amy J. Chaffin, RN, PhD, CNS-BC 702-373-0688 (Cell)
2. Office Hours
Available by cell phone Thursdays 0900-1200, or leave message and your call
will be returned at your convenience.
B. COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Description: This course examines the role of information systems and quality improvement processes used to monitor and improve healthcare outcomes. Covers the use of information management to impact cost, safety, and coordination of care. Includes adaptations of information access and management in rural environments.
Four credits theory. Offered Fall semester only. Prerequisites: Must have registered nurse license and approval from nursing program director.
1. Schedule:
Theory: Online and self-directed learning
Dates: August 29 – October 22, 2016
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Analyze the role of information systems in the fulfillment of quality improvement measures in both structured and unstructured healthcare environments. / Week 1 Module Assignment: Tiger Initiative DQ (Discussion Question)
Week 2 Module Assignment: Computer/ Informatics DQ
Week 3 Module Assignment: Informatics Impact on Health Care DQ
2. Analyze information management principles, techniques, and systems that are used to manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in structured and unstructured healthcare environments. / Week 4 Module Assignment: PPT Structured and Unstructured Systems
Week 5 Module Assignment: Health Information on the Internet Summary
Week 6 Module Assignment: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) Analysis
Week 7 Module Assignment: Ethics and Informatics DQ
Week 8 Module Assignment: Patient Data Storage DQ
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This course will be taught asynchronously using WebCampus, the GBC learning platform for online learning. This course will consist of weekly required reading assignments, weekly assessment, supplementary material available directly through the course, learning resources available through Great Basin College’s library services, as well as the virtually unlimited resources available through the Internet that relate to the topics being studied. Students will have a total of eight weeks to complete eight learning modules and corresponding learning activities.
STUDENT EVALUATION
All Learning Module assignments must be completed as scheduled. Please keep in mind that this class consists largely of self-directed learning. In the event of Internet related problems, please contact the instructor via phone (leave a message if you need to) and arrangements will be made that are mutually acceptable to rectify the problem. Evaluation of student progress will be the successful completion of the course outcomes. Outcomes will be evaluated based on scheduled written assignments, discussion postings, and a group project. All assignments will be graded by a rubric. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 22, 2016.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
v American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
v Hebda, T., & Czar, P. (2013). Handbook of informatics for nurses and healthcare professionals (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN -13: 978-0-13-257495-2
GRADING POLICY AND CRITERIA
Course grade will be based on a percentage of the total possible points of theory and clinical assignments according to the following scale:
100 - 94.00 = A 76.00 =C (needed to pass)
93.99-90.00 = A- 75.99-70.00 = C-
89.99-87.00 = B+ 69.99-67.00 = D+
86.99-84.00 = B 66.99-64.00 = D
83.99-80.00 = B- 63.99-60.00 = D-
79.99-77.00 = C+ Below 60.00 = F
A grade of “B-” or better is required in ALL nursing courses applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.7 throughout the nursing program. Students who do not maintain the GPA will be placed on probation for one semester. Students who do not raise their overall GPA to 2.7 after one semester on probation will be dismissed from the nursing program.
Late assignments will be worth 50% of the actual grade. If an assignment is more than one week late, a zero will be given for the assignment but submission of the assignment is still required.
Modules/Assignments: / Total Points: / Due Dates/TimesWeek 1: Tiger Initiative Discussion Question / 25 points / September 3, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 2: Computer/ Informatics Discussion Question / 25 points / September 10, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 3: Informatics Impact on Health Care Discussion Question / 25 points / September 17, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 4: PowerPoint Presentation on Structured and Unstructured Systems / 50 points / September 24, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 5: Health Information on the Internet Summary / 50 points / October 1, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 6: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching Analysis / 50 points / October 8, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 7: Ethics and Informatics Discussion Question / 50 points / October 15, 2016, 11:59 PM
Week 8: Patient Data Storage Discussion Question / 25 points / October 22, 2016, 11:59 PM
Total points for course / 300 points total
All attempts will be made to maintain the posted theory schedule. However, please note that in the event of an unforeseen emergency or circumstances beyond our control, faculty may schedule theory on other days as a means to ensure every opportunity for students to successfully complete the course. The faculty also may make changes to the syllabus at any time throughout the semester. All attempts will be made to inform the students of any changes in a timely manner when possible.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected log-on to the Web-Campus and Evolve site to access the course at least two times a week. If you do not complete the course and do not formally withdraw by the drop deadline, your instructor will automatically assign you a grade of “F”. The last day to drop this course is September 30, 2016. See Student Handbook for further information concerning the attendance policy.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty involves all methods or techniques that enable a student to gain unfair advantage in the clinical or classroom setting (see the Great Basin College Catalog for the definition of cheating in the Academic Honesty section). Cases of academic dishonesty ordinarily result in a grade of F for the assignment and/or the course, in accordance with published course policies. The violation may lead to the student’s dismissal from the Great Basin College Nursing Program and, in some cases, dismissal from Great Basin College. GBC and NSHE policies and procedures related to student conduct and academic honesty will be followed.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Great Basin College (GBC) is a System institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and encourages all students to pursue academic studies and other college sponsored activities that promote intellectual growth and personal development. Students are responsible for complying with NSHE and college guidelines and meeting the appropriate college requirements. In joining the academic community, the student enjoys the right of freedom to learn and shares responsibility in exercising that freedom. A student is expected to conduct him or herself in accordance with college standards.
All students are held accountable for their behavior under GBC’s Standards of Conduct for Students located in the college catalog and NSHE Code, Title 2, Chapter 6. Section 6.2.2 regarding misconduct. Nursing students are also responsible for additional standards of conduct for nursing professionals as noted in the Bachelor of Science Nursing Program student handbook (see Appendices Section).
The BSN Program is committed to open, frank, and insightful dialogue between and among students and faculty. Diversity has many manifestations including diversity of thought, opinion and values. Students are encouraged to be respectful of that diversity and to refrain from inappropriate commentary. Should such inappropriate comments occur, the instructor will intervene as they monitor student discussions throughout the course. Conduct within courses should be guided by common sense and basic etiquette. Never post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is known to be
illegal. Avoid overtly harassing, threatening, or embarrassing fellow students. If
you disagree with someone, respond to the subject, not the person. Refrain from transmitting or distributing content that is harmful, abusive, racially or ethnically offensive, vulgar, sexually explicit, or otherwise.
Students are strongly encouraged to print a copy of their written work.
ADA STATEMENT
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Disability Services Office, located in Leonard Student Life Center, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753.2271.