Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

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6个模块

深入了解一个主题并学习基础知识。

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Identify and manage key sources of digital health data to improve clinical decision-making, care delivery, and health outcomes.
Apply data standards and interoperability frameworks to enable seamless and secure information exchange across systems.
Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH in digital health environments.
Implement effective data governance and ethical practices that supports trust, equity, transparency, and responsible innovation

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This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving field of digital health data systems, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex digital landscape of modern healthcare. The course begins by establishing a strong foundation in the fundamentals of digital health data—covering key concepts such as electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchange (HIE), data architectures, and clinical terminologies. Learners will gain a practical understanding of how health data is generated, structured, and utilized across various care settings.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals (nurses, physicians, and allied health), IT and data managers entering healthcare, public health officials focused on ethical data principles, digital health entrepreneurs, compliance officers, legal teams, clinical researchers, data analysts, and medical device or pharmaceutical professionals handling regulated health data and connected devices. It provides essential knowledge for using digital data effectively in clinical settings and navigating the complexities of privacy, security, and interoperability. This course is designed for a diverse group of individuals, including healthcare professionals (nurses, physicians, allied health professionals) eager to gain insights into digital health data, as well as IT and data managers transitioning into healthcare or supporting digital health systems. It is also suitable for public health officials applying ethical data principles in population health management, digital health entrepreneurs developing apps or platforms within regulated healthcare environments, and compliance officers or legal teams ensuring privacy, security, and interoperability. Clinical researchers, data analysts working with patient data, and professionals from the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors managing regulated health data will also find this course valuable. The course requires basic computer literacy. Familiarity with healthcare environments or systems, such as EHRs, hospital workflows, or medical terminology, is beneficial but not mandatory. A curiosity about digital transformation in healthcare is encouraged, and no prior coding or engineering experience is needed. By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify and manage the key sources of digital health data that directly impact clinical decision-making, care delivery, and patient outcomes. They will gain the ability to apply interoperability frameworks and data standards to facilitate seamless and secure information exchange across healthcare systems. Learners will also understand how to ensure compliance with major privacy and security regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH, while implementing effective governance and ethical practices. Ultimately, the course equips participants to foster trust, equity, transparency, and responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving digital health landscape.

In this course, you’ll learn how to manage and govern digital health data by mastering core principles of health data management, interoperability, and regulatory compliance. You’ll focus on real-world applications like EHRs, HIE, HL7/FHIR standards, and clinical terminologies, while exploring frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and global privacy laws. Through expert instruction, case studies, and hands-on labs, you’ll gain the skills to secure sensitive health information, implement governance models, and address ethical challenges like AI bias and equity—while building trust, improving patient outcomes, and driving innovation in digital healthcare.

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1个视频1篇阅读材料

In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of digital health data by exploring its definitions, sources, and lifecycle. You’ll examine how data is created, structured, and shared across healthcare systems-from electronic health records to patient-generated insights. Through real-world examples, lessons on data types, and practical exercises, you’ll gain the skills to understand how health data supports clinical decision-making, enhances population health, and drives innovation in care delivery.

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7个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审2个讨论话题

7个视频总计42分钟

Module Introduction 4分钟
Understanding Digital Health Data 5分钟
Sources and Types: From EHRs to Wearables 6分钟
The Role of Digital Health Data in Modern Care Delivery 6分钟
Structured vs. Unstructured Data in Healthcare 7分钟
The Health Data Lifecycle: Collection to Archiving 7分钟
Clinical, Administrative, and Patient-Generated Data 7分钟

1篇阅读材料总计5分钟

The Use of Real-World Data in Regulatory Decision-Making 5分钟

1个作业总计20分钟

Foundations of Digital Health Data 20分钟

1次同伴评审总计10分钟

Hands-On-Learning: Analysing EHR Data: Identifying Key Data Types for Clinical Decision Support 10分钟

2个讨论话题总计20分钟

Risks of Digital Reliance 10分钟
Enhancing Patient Outcomes 10分钟

In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of data governance by exploring its principles, frameworks, and organizational models that guide ethical and effective use of health data. You’ll examine how governance establishes ownership, stewardship, and accountability, and how policies and standards ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. Through expert explanations, case studies, and practical insights, you’ll gain the skills to understand governance models, implement strategies, and recognize the importance of strong data governance in driving trust, innovation, and accountability in healthcare.

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10个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审2个讨论话题

10个视频总计63分钟

Module Introduction 2分钟
What Is Data Governance 7分钟
Accountability, Stewardship, and Ownership in Healthcare Data 7分钟
Establishing Governance Policies and Standards 7分钟
Centralized vs. Federated Governance Models 7分钟
Data Governance Committees: Roles and Responsibilities 7分钟
Building Governance into Digital Health Innovation 7分钟
Steps to Building a Governance Framework 6分钟
Integrating Governance into Clinical and IT Workflows 5分钟
Measuring the Maturity of Governance Programs 7分钟

1篇阅读材料总计5分钟

Electronic Health Record Data Governance and Data Quality in the Real World 5分钟

1个作业总计20分钟

Data Governance Principles and Frameworks 20分钟

1次同伴评审总计10分钟

Hands-On-Learning: Simple Data Governance Plan for Patient Referral Data 10分钟

2个讨论话题总计20分钟

Data Quality Ownership 10分钟
Governance Equity Challenges 10分钟

In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of privacy, security, and regulatory compliance in digital healthcare. You’ll explore patient rights, data protection laws like HIPAA and GDPR, and the ethical principles that govern the use of health information. You’ll examine common security threats, risk management strategies, and the practical tools-such as audit trails, role-based access, and incident response-that organizations use to safeguard patient data. Through expert insights, case studies, and real-world applications, you’ll gain the skills to apply compliance frameworks, uphold data integrity, and foster a culture of accountability in healthcare environments.

涵盖的内容

10个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审2个讨论话题

10个视频总计61分钟

Module Introduction 3分钟
Overview of Patient Privacy and Confidentiality 5分钟
Understanding HIPAA, GDPR, and Other Key Laws 6分钟
Patient Consent and Data Rights 6分钟
Types of Security Threats in Healthcare IT 7分钟
Implementing Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) 7分钟
Incident Response and Breach Notification 7分钟
Audit Trails, Logging, and Documentation Requirements 6分钟
Training, Policies, and Enforcement Strategies 6分钟
Creating a Culture of Privacy and Security 7分钟

1篇阅读材料总计10分钟

HIPAA Security Rule Summary 10分钟

1个作业总计30分钟

Privacy, Security, and Regulatory Compliance 30分钟

1次同伴评审总计10分钟

Hands-On-Learning: Key Takeaways from a HIPAA Training Video with Personal Examples 10分钟

2个讨论话题总计20分钟

Learning from Privacy Breaches (5 minutes) 10分钟
Privacy & Security Responsibility 10分钟

In this module, you’ll learn how interoperability, data quality, and emerging digital health trends shape the future of healthcare systems. You’ll examine how standards like HL7, FHIR, and SNOMED CT enable seamless communication across platforms, ensuring trustworthy and actionable health data. Through expert explanations, case studies, and practical activities, you’ll gain the skills to recognize and address data quality challenges, apply governance principles to new technologies such as AI and real-world data, and anticipate ethical considerations in digital innovation. By the end, you’ll be equipped to support future-ready data governance and decision-making in healthcare.

涵盖的内容

10个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审2个讨论话题

10个视频总计59分钟

Module Introduction 3分钟
Interoperability: The Backbone of Digital Health Integration 5分钟
Understanding HL7, FHIR, and SNOMED CT 6分钟
Overcoming Interoperability Challenges 6分钟
Defining High-Quality Health Data 6分钟
Identifying Data Quality Issues 7分钟
Implementing Data Quality Management Systems 7分钟
AI, Machine Learning, and Health Data Governance 5分钟
Real-World Data in Clinical Decision Support and Trials 6分钟
Ethical Governance for Digital Frontiers 8分钟

1篇阅读材料总计5分钟

Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health 5分钟

1个作业总计20分钟

Interoperability, Quality & Future Trends 20分钟

1次同伴评审总计10分钟

Hands-On-Learning: Mapping Patient Data Flow: From Hospital to Specialist Clinic 10分钟

2个讨论话题总计20分钟

AI Safeguards Question "If a hospital wants to implement AI assistance for clinical diagnosis 10分钟
Digital Equity Question 10分钟

In this concluding module, you’ll apply your knowledge by designing a data governance strategy for a mobile health app. You’ll integrate key concepts from the course-covering health data management, interoperability, privacy regulations, and ethical AI-to create a practical framework for secure, compliant, and responsible data use. By completing this project, you’ll gain confidence in safeguarding patient information while supporting innovation in digital health.

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1个视频1次同伴评审

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