Data Management in Healthcare

The Data Management in Healthcare course introduces participants to the essential processes and tools for collecting, storing, and analyzing healthcare data. The course focuses on ensuring data quality, security, and compliance while exploring how effective data management improves patient outcomes, decision-making, and healthcare operations.

• Understand the types of healthcare data (clinical, administrative, financial, patient- reported) and their role in patient care and hospital management.
• Recognize the importance of data quality management and learn techniques for ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability of healthcare data.
• Gain insight into healthcare data systems, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and data interoperability standards like HL7 and FHIR.
• Apply data governance principles to manage healthcare data lifecycle, privacy, and compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SDAIA).
• Explore data privacy and security measures, such as encryption, auditing, and access controls, to protect sensitive patient information.
• Learn how to leverage data for decision-making using data analytics and AI, improving clinical decision support, population health management, and quality improvement initiatives.

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required for effective healthcare data management. It focuses on ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance in healthcare settings.

• Healthcare Professionals: Physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare workers who rely on accurate data for patient care and decision-making.
• Healthcare Administrators and IT Staff: Individuals responsible for managing healthcare data, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance within healthcare organizations.
• Data Scientists and Health Informatics Professionals: Professionals working at the intersection of healthcare and data science, focusing on analyzing and managing healthcare data.
• Policy Makers and Regulators: Those involved in shaping data governance policies, privacy regulations, and healthcare standards.
• Students and Entry-Level Healthcare Workers: Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in healthcare data management and its importance in modern healthcare systems.