Unit Outline

This unit will enable students to critically evaluate the theory, practice and processes for managing data in the healthcare system. The foundations of health data, information, knowledge and wisdom will be introduced, including the concept of information architecture. Methods and the value of data analysis and interpretation are the central focus of the unit, along with an exploration of the role of data linkage. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analyses.

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.	Evaluate the theory and principles of managing health data
2.	Compare and contrast the practice of health data management within Australia and internationally
3.	Analyse health data to evaluate the performance of a health service
4.	Articulate the ethical, legal and political issues in health data.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CRH501

Alterations as a result of 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:	Data Visualisation	Week 6	30 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Data Analysis	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Case Study	Week 12	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Data Visualisation

Task Description:

Explore a data set using the data analysis techniques covered within the course and present the findings within a 5 min recorded presentation. You can use data from your own health service (ensure it is deidentified) or from one of the data sources listed on MyLO. The presentation and attached notes should describe the analysis process and the justification for the methods chosen. All relevant files should be submitted.

Task Length:

5 min recorded presentation

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies an appropriate data source and justifies the type of analysis undertaken.	LO1
2	Communicate results clearly using a variety of visualisations and statistics.	LO3
3	Justifies recommendations based on evidence from the analysis.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Data Analysis

Task Description:

Analyse and report on a set of health data. Use data from your own health service (ensure it is de-identified) or from one of the data sources listed on MyLO. Analyse the data and create a story in a document that presents your data (use graphs, visualisations and/or tables), explain how it was cleaned. the analysis approaches applied, describe findings and outline recommendations.

Task Length:

10-12 data visualisations/graphs/tables - including 500 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies an appropriate data source and justifies the type of analysis undertaken	LO2
2	Analyse the data using a variety of descriptive statistics methods	LO3
3	Creates a storyboard using a variety of visualisation types	LO1
4	Analyses areas of variation in the data, providing a rationale for the variation	LO3
5	Justifies recommendations based on evidence from the analysis	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Case Study

Task Description:

Select one of the case studies described on MyLO and discuss the ethical, legal and political issues. The case studies have been developed from a recent news item related to the field of health informatics. In your response, provide a succinct overview of the case study, followed by an analysis of the ethical, legal and political issues relevant to the case, supported by evidence. Make recommendations for how any issues may be resolved.

Task Length:

2000 words +/-10% of word limit

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Succinct and accurate overview of the case	LO2
2	Identified key ethical, legal and political issues relevant to the case	LO1
3	Critically evaluates the issues, supported by evidence	LO2
4	Recommendations are linked to the issues identified and informed by evidence	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.