Ch 1: Questions Flashcards
Who initiated the hospital standardization movement?
American College of Surgeons
What is data analytics?
Examining raw data to make conclusions about the future of the organization
Why is the HIM profession changing?
Changes in technology
What is the focus of the new model of HIM practice?
Information focused
A formal agreement granting an individual permission to practice in a profession is called what?
Certification
What organization accredits HIM education programs?
CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education)
What should be utilized to consult with other HIM professionals on what to do in a situation?
AHIMA Engage
Who should be contacted if you want to propose a change to the HIM profession?
AHIMA House of Delegates
How many continuous years of HIM experience do you need before you are eligible for an AHIMA fellowship?
10 years
What movement was initiated by the American College of Surgeons?
Hospital Standardization Movement
Examining raw data to make conclusions about the future is called what?
Data Analytics
What is certification?
A formal agreement granting an individual permission to practice in a profession
When should AHIMA Engage be utilized?
When you want to consult with other HIM professionals on what to do in a situation
The first professional association for HIM managers was established in what year?
1928
The formal approval process for academic programs in health information management is called what?
Accreditation
Who determines what research is currently being conducted in HIM?
AHIMA Foundation
Is RHIT (registered health information technician) a lifetime credential?
No, RHIT credentials must be re-certified every 2 years
What group is responsible for AHIMA’s certification exams?
CCHIIM (Comission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management)
What are the two components of AHIMA’s management structure?
- Staff
- Volunteer
The accountability framework and decision rights to achieve enterprise information management is known as what?
Information Governance
What was the original goal of HIM?
To ensure complete and accurate health records
What is accreditation?
The formal approval process for academic programs in health information management
