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Surviving and Thriving During Contract Negotiations
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2000
Employer economies, staffing shortages, and advances in technology lead to the demand for outsourced functions, and there are a plethora of vendors happy to meet your facility's needs. Yet negotiating an outsourcing contract can be an intimidating proposition. Managers spearhead change interna....
Security Audits (2000)
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: September 2000
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Resurrecting Lost or Missing Records
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: In Confidence (newsletter) | AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: November 02, 2000
Question: What is the recommended practice for handling lost or missing paper records?
Answer: Since it is unknown whether missing records or components will be recovered, it is best to begin reconstruction immediately when you are sure the information is missing. Keep in mind that it is....
Information Security: It Takes a Community
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2001
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) reinforces what HIM professionals have known for a long time: security training is a prudent and valuable mission for an organization to support. Besides the obvious need for compliance with this new federal mandate, it’s....
Helping Star Performers Shine
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2001
Cost containment and reduced employee benefits in the healthcare industry, combined with sustained low unemployment rates, make retaining star employees a bigger challenge than ever. Estimated turnover costs can be between $10,000 and $40,000 per individual. And then there's the rippl....
On the Line: Professional Practice Solutions
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2001
Q: Extenuating circumstances occasionally make physician record completion impossible. What is the recommended practice for retiring incomplete medical records?
A: Unfortunately, there are circumstances such as physician death, physical/mental disability or indefinite protrac....
Internet Resources for Health Information Professionals
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2001
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
HIPAA Privacy Checklist
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2001
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Patient Photography, Videotaping, and Other Imaging (2001 update)
Author: Hjort, Beth M.; Brandt, Mary D.; Carpenter, Jennifer E.
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2001
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
On The Line: Professional Practice Solutions
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2001
Q: It's difficult to research and write organizational policies because of the myriad external forces governing the same healthcare issues. Do you have guidelines to help ensure we don't miss any mandates?
Q: How does a healthcare organization deal with conflicting directives betwee....
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