Health Information Management Review

Flashcards based on key concepts from Health Information Management lecture notes.

Health information management is an allied health profession responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy, and protection of __.

clinical information needed to deliver healthcare services and make appropriate healthcare-related decisions.

COACH is now referred to as __ in Canada.

Digital Health Canada.

CAHIIM is the Commission on Accreditation for __ and Information Management Education.

Health Informatics

The __ supports national associations and health record professionals to implement and improve health records.

International Federation of Health Information Management (IFHIMA).

The Canadian Health Information Management Association is abbreviated as __.

CHIMA.

The __ requires all certified HIM professionals to be active members to maintain certification.

Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).

Certification is desired by healthcare organizations because it ensures professionals meet a defined set of __.

education and competencies.

To become certified, candidates must successfully challenge the __.

National Certification Exam.

A minimum of __ continuing professional education (CPE) credits must be accrued over a 3-year cycle to maintain certification.

36.

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) focuses on creating a patient-focused, __ health system.

result-driven, integrated and sustainable.