PHAR 624 Bio-Informatics

This course will review the selection and use of technology for organizing, analyzing and managing information in health care settings.  Role of pharmacists in implementation, maintenance, and use of informatics in the hospital setting (e.g., Computerized Prescriber Order Entry [CPOE], Barcode Medication Administration [BCMA], and Electronic Health Record [EHR]) to improve patient safety as well as benefits and current constraints of these systems will be explored.  Systems in place to maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with federal policies will also be discussed.  Identify past and current federal strategies to promote adoption and use of EHRs and health information exchange (HIE); including incentives for Meaningful Use of certified EHRs.