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HIMT Chapter 1 Set 2
Health Information Management Technology, 2nd Edition, Johns, Introduction
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01/02/2011

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American Association of Medical Record Librarians
Definition
What does AAMRL stand for?
Term
AAMRL
Definition
The name adopted by the Association of Record Librarians of North America (ARLNA) in 1944
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American Medical Record Association
Definition
What does AMRA stand for?
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AMRA
Definition
The name adopted by the American Association of Medical Record Librarians in 1970
Term
c, d, b, a
Definition

Put in order this organization's name change:

a) AHIMA

b) AMRA

c) ARLNA

d) AAMRL

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House of Delegates
Definition
An important component of the volunteer structure of the American Health Information Management Association that conducts the official business of the organization and functions as its legislative body
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Registered Record Administrator
Definition
What does RRA stand for?
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Accredited Record Technician
Definition
What does ART stand for?
Term
Registered Health Information Administrator
Definition
What does RHIA stand for?
Term
Registered Health Information Technician
Definition
What does RHIT stand for?
Term
RHIA
Definition
RRAs are now known as _____
Term
RHIT
Definition
ARTs are now known as _____
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Hospital Standardization Program
Definition
The original practice of health information management was based on the _____________, initiated in 1918.
Term
25; 40
Definition
___ to ___% of a hospital's operating costs are devoted to information handling.
Term

False

 

Many tasks are performed outside of the department

 

 

Definition
T or F: A health information manager's tasks are  performed in the medical records department only.
Term
e
Definition

What is the difference between the traditional model and new model of duties of medical records department?

a) Many HIM's tasks are performed outside of the department

b) Records becoming computer based have changed the duties of an HIM to maintaining data dictionaries, developing data models, performing administration tasks, and auditing.

c) Traditional only compiled and displayed data, where now HIMs use computers to analyze data

d) Privacy in old model only concerned release of information, but new model requires computer data security programs

e) all of the above

f) b and d

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health information manager for integrated systems
Definition
responsible for the organization-wide directon of health information functions
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clinical data specialist
Definition
responsible for data management functions, including clinical coding, outcomes management, and maintenance of specialty registries and research databases
Term
patient information coordinator
Definition
assists consumers in managing their personal health information, including personal health histories and release of information
Term
data quality manager
Definition
responsible for data management functions that involve formalized continuous quality improvement activities for data integrity throughout the organization, such as data dictionary and policy development and data quality monitoring and audits
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information security manager
Definition
responsible for managing the security of electronically maintained information, including the promotion of security requirements, policies, and privilege systems and performance auditing
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data resource administrator
Definition
manages the data resources of the organization such as  data repositories and data warehouses
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Research and decision support specialist
Definition
provides senior managers with information for decision making and strategy development
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AHIMA
Definition
The primary focus of _______ is to foster the professional development of its members through education, certification, and lifelong learning.
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Active
Definition
type of membership in AHIMA that is offered to those with an AHIMA credential, who are entitled to al membership privileges, including the right to vote and to serve in the House of Delegates
Term
Associate
Definition
membership in AHIMA offered to individuals who are interested in the purposes of AHIMA but do not hold an AHIMA credential.  Have rights and privileges of membership, can serve on committees and subcommitties with voice and vote--but not entitled to other voting privileges and may not hold office or serve as delegate
Term
Student
Definition
membership to AHIMA offered to students formally enrolled in AHIMA-accredited college programs in health information management.  Has same privileges and limitations as Associate members
Term
honorary membership
Definition
membership to AHIMA given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to health infrmation management or rendered distinguished service in the HIM profession or its related fields.  Awarded by Board of Directors or by vote in the House of Delegates
Term
volunteer and staff
Definition
What are the two components that make up AHIMA?
Term
volunteer
Definition
structure of AHIMA that establishes the organization's mission and goals, develops policy, and provides oversight for the organization's operations
Term
staff
Definition
component of AHIMA that carries out the operational tasks necessary to support the organization's mission and goals
Term
Foundation of Research and Education
Definition
What does FORE stand for?
Term
credentialing
Definition
the process of reviewing and validating the qualifications (degrees, licenses, and other credentials), of physicians and other licensed independent practitioners, for granting medical staff membership to provide patient care services
Term
CoP
Definition
a web-based electronic network for communication among members of AHIMA
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