Chapter 1

Question 1

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Answer 1

started the hospital standardization movement in 1918

Question 2

Hospital Standardization Program

Answer 2

the purpose is to raise the standards of surgery by establishing minimum quality standards for hospitals

Question 3

AHIMA

Answer 3

American Health Information Management Association

Question 4

CAHIIM

Answer 4

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education

Question 5

Accreditation

Answer 5

a determination by an accrediting body that an eligible organization, network, program, group, or individual complies with applicable standards

Question 6

Certification

Answer 6

a credential that is earned by demonstrating specific skills or knowledge usually tied to an occupation, technology, or industry

Question 7

Registration

Answer 7

the act of enrolling

Question 8

Name changes of the AHIMA

Answer 8

1. Association of Record Librarians of North America (ARLNA) 1928
2. American Association of Medical Records Librarians (AAMRL) 1944
3. American Medical Record Association (AMRA) 1970
4. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) 1991

Question 9

Credential name changes

Answer 9

Registered Record Administrator (RRA) became Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Accredited Record Technician (ART) became Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Question 10

Information Governance

Answer 10

an organization-wide framework for managing information throughout its lifecycle and for supporting the organization’s strategy, operations, regulatory, legal, risk, and environmental requirements

Question 11

Informatics

Answer 11

a field of study that focuses on the use of technology to improve access to, and utilization of, information

Question 12

Data Analytics

Answer 12

the science of examining raw data with the purpose of drawing conclusions about that information

Question 13

Data Use

Answer 13

the ability to use technology to collect, store, analyze, and manage information, including the ability to use data visualization methods

Question 14

Code of Ethics

Answer 14

a statement of ethical principles regarding business practices and professional behaviors

Question 15

AHIMA’S Mission & Vision

Answer 15

Mission: Empowering people to impact health
Vision: A world where trusted information transforms health and healthcare by connecting people, systems, and ideas

Question 16

Active Membership

Answer 16

open to all individuals interested in AHIMA’s purpose and willing to abide by the code of ethics

Question 17

Premier Membership

Answer 17

provides all benefits of active membership plus unlimited recertification and discounts

Question 18

Student Membership

Answer 18

includes any student who doesn’t have an AHIMA credential, hasn’t previously been an active member of AHIMA, and is formally enrolled in an accredited program. They can voice themselves but can’t vote

Question 19

New Graduate Membership

Answer 19

student members who are recent graduates of an accredited program. Has all membership rights including voting

Question 20

Emeritus Membership

Answer 20

AHIMA members who are 65 years or older to be a member at a reduced rate. Has all membership rights including voting

Question 21

Global Membership

Answer 21

people who are interested in HIM but live outside the US

Question 22

Group Membership

Answer 22

allows multiple individuals from organizations to join at one time. Students and business groups are eligible

Question 23

New to AHIMA Membership

Answer 23

for those who have never been a member of AHIMA at a discounted rate for 2 years. Same benefits of an active membership

Question 24

AHIMA Board of Directors

Answer 24

Govern the association. Set organizational strategy, maintain fiscal oversight, and act as trustees of the organization.

Question 25

Engage

Answer 25

a community website managed by AHIMA members to communicate on HIM topics

Question 26

House of Delegates (HOD)

Answer 26

governs the profession of health information management by providing a forum for membership & professional issues and establishing & maintain professional standards of the membership

Question 27

Component State Associations (CSAs)

Answer 27

professional associations that support the mission and views of AHIMA in their state

Question 28

Chief of Executive Officer (CEO)

Answer 28

given the authority and responsibility to operate AHIMA in all its activities, subject to the policies & directions of the Board of Directors

Question 29

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Answer 29

individuals who hold any of AHIMA’s credentials must complete CEUs to maintain certification

Question 30

Fellowship Program

Answer 30

a program of earned recognition for AHIMA members who have made significant and sustained contributions to the HIM profession. Must have a minimum of 10 years of continuous AHIMA membership & 10 years of full-time professional experience in HIM

Question 31

Council of Excellence in Education (CEE)

Answer 31

brings together representatives of the HIM education, and stakeholders, including industry representatives, to address issues related to the future of the profession & HIM education

Question 32

AHIMA Foundation

Answer 32

is separate from AHIMA but supports the AHIMA in several ways

Question 33

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

Answer 33

a not-for-profit organization that supports the information of health through the application of information & technology

Question 34

Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)

Answer 34

a professional organization dedicated to the capture of health data and documentation

Question 35

National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)

Answer 35

represents cancer registrar professionals