Health Record Practitioners make a valuable contribution to the health care system through the collection and management of health information.
Our unique knowledge base encompasses biomedical sciences, health data classification, information and record management, information technology, the health care delivery system and medicolegal aspects in health allowing us to provide an essential information support service which contributes to:
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the delivery and evaluation of patient care |
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administrative decision making |
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financial planning |
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resource allocation |
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education of physicians and other health professionals |
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protection of confidentiality |
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research, statistics and epidemiology |
The Health Information Services Program at Douglas College is the sole program in British Columbia preparing individuals to manage health information in a variety of settings in the health care industry.
As leaders in health information management, we are positioned to work in a variety of settings across the health industry.
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Acute Care Hospitals |
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Specialized Hospitals (obstetric, paediatric, psychiatric, cancer, continuing care, rehabilitation, oncologic, etc.) |
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Health Registries (cancer, perinatal, trauma, organ transplant, etc.) |
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Ambulatory Care Centres (cancer, etc.) |
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Ministries of Health |
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Statistics Canada including Health Surveillance |
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Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) |
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Home Care Agencies |
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Regional/Community Health Centres including Public Health Agencies |
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Computer Vendors |
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Information Technology |
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Worker's Compensation Boards |
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Insurance Companies |
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Coroner's Offices |
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Health Record Consulting Agencies |
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Education Institutes |
