Unit Outline

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 barriers of EHRs, the national health information agenda, the EHR as a socio-technical tool, ethical considerations, and the future of EHRs.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Critically evaluate the theory and practical application of electronic health records locally and internationally.
2.	Analyse drivers and trends influencing the development of electronic health records
3.	Critique possible points of tension in the socio-technical system
4.	Debate the ethical considerations of the development, use, and management of electronic health records

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CRH505

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Iterative improvements have been made to this unit based on student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Essay	Week 5	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Presentation	Week 9	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Report	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Essay

Task Description:

Critically evaluate the drivers and trends influencing electronic health record and health information-related strategies and analyse barriers to uptake from a socio-technical perspective. Inform your evaluation using national and international evidence from the media, government, and peer-reviewed scholarly literature.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critical evaluation of electronic health record and health information strategies from a theoretical and practical perspective	LO1
2	Analysis of the drivers and trends influencing national health information related strategies	LO2
3	Analysis of the barriers for national health information related strategies from a social technical perspective	LO3
4	Compare and contrast perspectives from the media, government, and peer reviewed scholarly literature	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Presentation

Task Description:

Complete an analysis of competing sociocultural and technical drivers and trends affecting a specific ethical dilemma. Present a summary of the analysis drawing on contemporary literature, practical examples, and scenario development.

Task Length:

7 min presentation – 3 min question time.

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulate and justify points of tension between sociocultural and technical drivers	LO2
2	Examine an ethical dilemma to present evidence-based recommendations	LO4
3	Critical evaluation of the key issues from a theoretical and practical perspective	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Report

Task Description:

Complete an analysis that examines the ethical considerations of the development, use and management of Electronic Medical or Electronic Health Records. The analysis should consider the sociotechnical, cultural and organisational viewpoints. Present a summary of the analysis and apply an ethical framework drawing on contemporary literature, practical examples, and evidence from healthcare organisations.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply an ethical framework to guide decision-making related to the development, use, and management of electronic health or medical records	LO1
2	Examines the sociotechnical, cultural and organisational viewpoints of the development, use and management of electronic health or medical records.	LO3
3	Analyses the ethical considerations of the development, use and management of electronic health or medical records	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.