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This guide is intended to connect you to our library resources and reliable websites to assist you in your research. Click on the tabs above for information on how to find books, articles, streaming videos, citation assistance, and more. Contact your librarian with any questions.
Topic Guides
Check out some of our other related topic guides.
Nursing Topic Guide
Community Public Health
Books
Library Catalog
Find books, DVDs, government documents, and more from any of the 5 CAC Libraries and all of the Pinal County Public Libraries.
If the book you want is at a different campus or one of the public libraries, hit the request button and enter your login information. Your barcode is found on your ID (not your 880 number) and your password is the last 4 numbers of your phone number.
Your student or staff ID is your library card. Twenty items can be checked out at one time, books for 3 weeks and DVDs for 10 days.
Use the call number to find items on the shelf.
- R – Medicine
- R727-727.5 – Medical personnel and the public. Physician and the public
- R728-733 – Practice of medicine. Medical practice economics
- R858-859.7 – Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics
- R864 – Medical records
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
WorldCat
Lists materials from libraries worldwide and can be checked out through InterLibrary Loan. Come and speak to a library staff member to request books.
eBooks*
ABC-CLIO eBooks
Under Legacy view, search eBooks by keyword(s) under Quick Search. You can also find Health and Wellness under Subject Category.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
A growing collection of books covering a wide range of topics. Search by keyword(s).
Gale eBooks
Complete, full-text eBooks covering most topics including subject-specific encyclopedias. Search by keyword(s).
Instructional Videos
Here are some instructional videos on using your library account online and access the library’s eBooks. You can view more of our instructional videos on our YouTube page.
Journal Articles*
Academic OneFile
Search millions of scholarly and academic articles by keyword(s). Academic OneFile also lets you search by subject by clicking on Subject Guide Search on the main page.
OmniFile
Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box. OmniFile also lets you search by subject. Click the Advanced Search link and select SU Subject from the drop-down Select a Field (optional) menu to the right of the search box.
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)
Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box.
- Mobile Version of CINAHL Select CINAHL with Full Text, click Continue and then enter your keyword(s) in the search box.
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
Gale Health and Wellness
On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Topics of Interest, or Browse Topics on a variety of health-related issues.
Global Issues In Context
On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.
Health and Medicine Collection
Search by keyword(s) for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics
Issues & Controversies
From the main page, you can search by keyword(s) or browse by issue. There is a section for Recent Controversies and you can view All Issues by Subject or All Issues A to Z. There are multiple issues listed under the subject Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.
Nursing and Allied Health Collection
A comprehensive collection of periodicals and reference content supporting health care professionals.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.
Science in Context
On the main page, search by keyword(s), view Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues. There are a variety of issues under the category of Health and Medicine.
Streaming Videos*
Films on Demand
Find full length streaming video by entering a keyword in the Search box. Click on the triple bar symbol to view all subjects. Health Careers and more are found under the subject Health & Medicine.
Suggested Search Terms
Health information management, Information management, Medical informatics, Informatics, Medical record, Personnel management, Healthcare systems, Hospital networks, Health care industry, Public health
Instructional Videos
Scroll through to view our research and database instructional videos or check them out on our YouTube page.
Websites
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA) is the leading voice and authority in health information, wherever it is found. Our people work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business.
AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Here are some helpful and reliable websites. Remember that anyone can put information online so it is always important to verify that what you find is accurate and unbiased.
The AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) was created to enhance the health information profession, plan for its future through education, and provide HI professionals with a way to get involved in the process.
AHIMA Foundation
AHIMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), a global nonprofit association of health information (HI) professionals who work with health data for more than one billion patient visits each year. Founded in 1962, AHIMA Foundation programs, research, and projects help families make informed health decisions, guide evidence-based healthcare system policies and practices, and educate and train aspiring and current health information professionals.
AHIMA SmartBriefs
Published daily on weekdays, SmartBrief provides access to news, policy updates, practice guidance, updates, tips, and analysis.
Arizona Health Information Management Association (AZHIMA)
The Arizona Health Information Management Association (AzHIMA) is an affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)
Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) is a standing commission of AHIMA dedicated to assuring the competency of professionals practicing health informatics and information management (HIIM).
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is a resource for CPT and provider-related information as well as Physician Information & Resources.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS is the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. CMS works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality, equity and outcomes in the health care system.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) strives to provide the public with effective and consistent quality monitoring of health informatics and health information management programs through maintenance of accreditation processes.
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices.
HealthIT.gov
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology provides educational and public resources regarding certification for Health IT, Information Blocking, Interoperability, and patient access to health records and health equity.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI) is the global authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession. They empower project professionals around the globe to excel in project management practices through our growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications—driving positive change in organizations and communities.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Medical and Health Services Managers
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government’s premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations, including information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
Additional coding resources
- Find a Code is a free resource for ICD-10 CM and PCS codes, CPT and HCPCS codes and they also have an Online Encoder.
- ICD-10 Resources – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) can be a valuable resource for more than just ICD 10, check out their provider resources also.
- ICD10Data.com is another free resource for looking up ICD-10 codes, it can even convert legacy ICD-9 codes to ICD-10 codes. It also provides HCPCS and modifiers review. This website can also be used for MS-DRG lookup.
ICD 11 Resources
- ICD-11 – World Health Organization has a page dedicated to ICD-11, which is expected to be the global stance for diagnostic health information.
- SNOMED International has many resources available from News to Events.
APA 7th ed.
Books and eBooks
Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Wilson, F. (1998). The hand: How its use shapes the brain, language, and human culture. Pantheon.
Print and Electronic Journal Article
Author(s), A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Craner, P. M. (1991). New tool for an ancient art: The computer and music. Computers and the Humanities, 25(3), 303-313.
Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.
MLA 9th ed.
Books
Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. Title of Book. Edition if needed, Publisher, Publication Date.
Example:
Haenfler, Ross. Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls: Deviance and Youth Subculture. 3rd ed., Oxford UP, 2016.
Journal Articles from a Library Database
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Publication Date, Page Range (p. for 1 page, pp. for multiple). Title of Container, URL (without the https://).
Example:
McDermott, Jim. “My Inner Zombie: Living with ‘The Walking Dead.” America, vol. 213, no. 12, 26 Oct. 2015, p. 29. Academic OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA436232268&v=2.1&u=cazc_main&it=r&p=AONE&sw=
w&asid=259323757322497d07e6671fa5267b47.
Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.
RefWorks
RefWorks is an easy to use citation manager that can help you…
- Access and manage research information online, from any browser.
- Import references from CAC Library databases and websites.
- Generate and format bibliographies in virtually any style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) in seconds.
RefWorks is offered free to all CAC students and you can set up your account any time you are ready. Simply follow the link below and create your account using your campus e-mail address. After you create your account, RefWorks offers an easy tutorial when you get started. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a Librarian or the Learning Center staff with any other questions you might have.
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