Health Information Technology Advisory Board

Mission

Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Mission

The Missouri State – West Plains Health Information Technology department is committed to student-first focus through an unwavering dedication to provide educational opportunities by taking an active role in being an advocate for the health care professional by educating the communities we serve.

Purpose

The Health Information Technology Advisory Board for Health Information Technology Programs provides recommendations to the University about maintaining, building, and strengthening the programs offered in this area. Areas include curriculum, industry recognized credential information, market demand and resources. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.

Frequency

The Advisory Board for Health Information Technology Programs shall meet on an annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.

Terms

The term of service will consist of one three-year term. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms.

Membership

The Advisory Board for Health Information Technology Programs consists of a cross-section of members from the medical and academic communities to reflect the needs of the area. Board members will be encouraged to share current and anticipated needs and trends to provide meaningful input for the purpose of developing the strongest possible programs from both academic and clinical perspectives.

Faculty Coordinator

The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda, and maintaining meeting minutes.

University Administration

Related Faculty/Staff

The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:

Melissa Bassham, RN

Nursing Supervisor
Southern Missouri Community Health Center

Annie Bunton

Pt Access & Central Scheduling Mgr
Mercy St. Francis Hospital

Micki Cummins, RHIT, CCS

Medical Records Director
Texas County Memorial Hospital

Dana Henderson, BS, RHIA

HIM Director
Baxter Regional Medical Center

Sandy Smith, CCS

Facility Coding Supervisor
Ozarks Healthcare