School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsActivity Based Funding/Casemix and Data QualityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300954.1
Discipline: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Medical terminology and clinical classification
Prerequisite
300951 Clinical Classification and Coding
About this Unit
This unit will introduce students to Activity Based Funding and Casemix within the Australian healthcare system. It is designed to cover a variety of casemix classification systems for acute, non-admitted, sub-acute and mental health patients. Attention will be given to Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) with specific reference to the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRGs) and the relationship to Activity Based Funding and purchasing models. Measuring performance with activity data and clinical costing methods will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of data quality as a critical component in achieving excellence in clinical costing, casemix and patient safety.