Covers the back-end stages of healthcare systems development life cycle through the procurement route: development of technical design specifications, procurement procedures (RFP, RFQ, vendor evaluation and selection, and contracting), systems configuration and integration, installation, conversion, operation, and maintenance. Pre-installation testing and post-conversion auditing and monitoring will be emphasized to address the upcoming requirements of federal certification of EHR systems.
Prerequisite(s): HIMT 301 and HIMT 370 Healthcare Systems: Analysis and Design
Semesters Offered: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2025
Credits: 3
Degree Level: Bachelor's
Course Track: Core Courses