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Identifying Issues in Facility and Provider Mergers and Acquisitions (2012 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2012
Editor's note: This practice brief supplants the November 1996 brief "Managing Health Information in Facility Mergers and Acquisitions."
Healthcare's rapidly changing environment has prompted an increase in mergers and acquisitions as facilities and providers strive to s....
Management Practices for the Release of Information (2012 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: February 2012
Editor's note: This update replaces the November–December 2008 practice brief "Management Practices for the Release of Information."
Exchange of health information is an essential function for the provision of high-quality, cost-effective, and safe healthcare. The health information....
Identifying Issues in Facility and Provider Mergers and Acquisitions. Appendix B: HIM Worklist: Setting Up a New Clinic
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: February 2012
Purpose:
To ensure all health information-related tasks are addressed in the process of setting up a new clinic.
Departments Needed: Contracting, Marketing, IS, HIM, Patient Management Systems, EMR Team, Clinic Management, Billing/Coding Questions to Answer:
1. What is the legal name....
Rounding with Scribes: Employing Scribes in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting
Author: Tegen, Anne; O'Connell, Jennifer
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2012
Using scribes to document patient encounters for physicians offers both benefits and challenges. A pediatric hospital recounts its experience adding scribes to its inpatient rounding teams.
The use of scribes to assist providers with documentation is gaining popularity for....
Managing a Data Dictionary - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2012
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Governmental Audit Toolkit
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA toolkit
Publication Date: December 02, 2011
This toolkit is designed to provide guidance to HIM professionals on how to prepare for and ensure compliance in managing governmental audits.
Managing Nontext Media in Healthcare Practices - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2011
The most common type of media used in healthcare practices in the past several decades has been text. Text is comprised of printed words, letters, and numbers translated into information used for diagnosis and treatment.
Today's healthcare practices have adopted more sophisticated me....
AHIMA Code of Ethics
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Revised & adopted by AHIMA House of Delegates - October 2, 2011
Sanction Guidelines for Privacy and Security Violations. Appendix A: Sample Privacy and Security Violation Severity Determination Document (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: October 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Sanction Guidelines for Privacy and Security Violations (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Optimizing Use of Physician Advisors to Enhance Revenue and Streamline Processes
Author: Truscott, Tricia
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Background
Physician Advisors (PA) are making their way into Clinical Document Programs (CDI) at many hospitals throughout the country, however, the question for many Health Information Management (HIM) directors and managers is “How do I best make use of this valuable resource?&rdq....
The Journey to Baldrige at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and how HIM contributes
Author: Szymborski, Rick
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Background
In this era of health care reform and the reality of publicly reported data on clinical outcomes as well as the associated challenges with reimbursement hospitals and health care systems across the country are struggling to differentiate themselves by embarking on journeys to i....
Measuring True Productivity
Author: Nichols, Cindy
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Introduction
For context, HCA is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, composed of locally managed facilities that include 163 hospitals and 105 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England. Our mission statement is “Above all else, we are committed to....
Leadership GPS – Growth, Performance, Sustainment
Author: Yount, Shane
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
1. Leadership GPS – Growth, Performance, Sustainment Overview
The economic downturn and austerity based thinking has created an organizational environment of leaders managing more and more responsibilities. Often open positions have not been filled, leaving existing leaders with mor....
Beyond Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation-Decision Support Evolution
Author: Lambert, Mary
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
The Electronic Health Record is implemented- now what? Instead of paper records, filerooms, and a single source of patient data, the clinical information for a patient is immediately available to clinicians whenever and wherever they need it. How does this “anytime” and “anyw....
EMPI Links Hospitals to Transform Data Exchange and Research in 17-County North Texas Region
Author: Mendoza, Theresa; Kotyk, Steve
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Background
Controlling readmission rates for hospitalization is an important focus for patients and hospitals. Many organizations can track patients readmitted within their own facilities, but are unaware and unable to analyze patients who have gone to a hospital outside of their organiz....
Problem List Guidance in the EHR
Author: AHIMA Work Group
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2011
Problem lists facilitate continuity of patient care by providing a comprehensive and accessible list of patient problems in one place. Problem lists used within health records are a list of illnesses, injuries, and other factors that affect the health of an individual patient, usually identifyi....
Permanent Record: Electronic Records Aid in the Aftermath of Joplin Tornado
Author: Russell, Matthew
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2011
When a tornado struck St. John's Regional Medical Center in May 2011, its patient records were stored in a newly launched electronic health record system, helping prevent a bad situation from being worse.
In the days following the tornado that decimated Joplin, MO, strikin....
Problem List Guidance in the EHR. Appendix A: Sample Policy and Procedure Template
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: September 2011
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to developing and using problem lists, but rather multiple approaches to be considered. This sample policy is intended to provide guidance for organizations developing problem list policy. Organizations must take national standards and organizational opera....
Retention and Destruction of Health Information. Appendix D: AHIMA's Recommended Retention Standards (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix B: Sample Notice When Records Will Be Transferred to a Storage Facility (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix E: Sample Certificate of Destruction (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix C: States with Laws, Regulations, or Guidelines Pertaining to Facility Closure
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
Note: state laws addressing facility closure continue to evolve. If your state is not listed, please check with your state licensing authority.
Retention of Records after Closure of Facility
State
Summary of Law or Regulation
Citation
Alabama
When....
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix D: Health Information Management Checklist for Acquisitions and Closures (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
This document is intended to be used as a guide and is not intended to be all-inclusive. It should be adapted to the setting or organization type.
Purpose: To ensure appropriate health information management tasks are processed during the acquisition, closure, or dissolution of an org....
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix A: Sample Notice When Records Will Be Transferred to Another Healthcare Provider (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
Retention and Destruction of Health Information (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: August 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: August 2011
Editor's note: This update supplants the November 2003, March 1999, and September 1996 practice briefs "Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure."
Today's healthcare environment fosters competitiveness and complex business relationships. These environment....
Retention and Destruction of Health Information. Appendix C: Accreditation Agency Retention Standards (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
HIM Functions in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Appendix D: Suggestions for Further Reading
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
1.5 Million Measurable Medical Errors Cost the US Economy $19.5 billion in 2008." Healthcare Technology News, August 10, 2010. http://news.avancehealth.com/2010/08/15-million-measurable-medical-errors.html.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. "Care Coordination Measures Atlas....
HIM Functions in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Appendix A: Patient Safety and Quality Opportunities for HIM-IT Collaboration
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
In today's world, HIM staff must work together with the IT department to ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of health information. This teamwork can enable safe, high-quality care and the efficient provision of services.
Normally HIM professionals are not respons....
HIM Functions in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Appendix C: HIM’s Role in Data Capture, Validation, and Maintenance
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
A critical component of AHIMA's draft HIM Core Model, a robust description of the functions and opportunities open to current and future HIM professionals, is capture and maintenance of health data.1 HIM professionals are encouraged to assume a leadership role in outlining how data are captured....
HIM Functions in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. Appendix B: HIM’s Role in Data Governance
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: August 2011
A solid foundation is key to any organization's structure. The same is true for HIM. Information stewardship and data governance practices provide cohesive policies, processes, and decision rights and responsibilities for effective health information management and maintenance.1
The....
HIM Functions in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2011
Editor's note: this practice brief supplants the January 2005 practice brief "The HIM Role in Patient Safety and Quality of Care."
Achieving high quality, cost-efficient healthcare requires collaboration among all healthcare professionals and stakeholders. Currently the quality of....
10 Security Domains (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: July 2011
This is the original web version of the practice brief, published in the May 2012 Journal of AHIMA. This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Understanding Government Audits. Appendix B: HEAT Strike Force FY 2010 Activities
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: July 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Each Medicare Strike Force combines data analysis capabilities of CMS and the investigative resources of the FBI and HHS/OIG with the prosecutorial....
Understanding Government Audits. Appendix A: Department of Justice Statistics for FY 2010 Activities
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: July 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Re-engineering the Coding Workflow: Assessing Today with an Eye toward Tomorrow
Author: Coplan-Gould, Wendy; Carolan, Katie; Friedman, Beth
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2011
EHRs, CAC, ICD-10-coding is in the midst of profound change. Which makes this the best time to re-engineer coding workflow. Five steps help HIM professionals assess and evolve coding workflows with an eye toward tomorrow.
Synergism-where total outcome is greater than the s....
Understanding Governmental Audits
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Growing ICD-10: Seedling Transition Programs Take Root
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2011
There are two basic approaches to the ICD-10 transition: (1) a late, mad scramble to get systems converted before the deadline; or (2) an intentional cultivation that uses the transition to improve business processes, documentation, and clinical care. Three organizations offer a picture of the....
Reading the Fine Print on ICD-10 Conversions: Even Highly Automated Conversions Require Review
Author: Butler, Rhonda R.; Mills, Ronald E; Averill, Richard F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2011
Automation is a major help in converting to the ICD-10 code set, but it is not a magical solution. In fact, skipping a human review of converted systems exposes an organization to legal and financial risk.
People who are secondary users of coded medical records-who see only the resul....
Limiting the Use of the Social Security Number in Healthcare. Appendix C: State Legislation Restricting SSN Use
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: June 2011
Note: This appendix is based on "Appendix III: Examples of Enacted State SSN Legislation Restricting Use" in Barbara D. Bovbjerg's "Federal and State Laws Restrict Use of SSNs, yet Gaps Remain" from the Government Accountability Office, September 15, 2005. www.gao.gov/new.items/d051016t.pdf. I....
Limiting the Use of the Social Security Number in Healthcare
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2011
With its unprecedented funding to support the effective implementation of health IT and health information exchange (HIE), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has given new urgency to the need for a national health identifier. Because no unique personal identifier has been establ....
Limiting the Use of the Social Security Number in Healthcare. Appendix B: Federal Legislation Restricting SSN Use
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: June 2011
The federal government has passed multiple laws restricting or prohibiting SSN use in the following areas:
Financial SSN Restrictions
1999
Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act imposed privacy and security obligations on financial institutions with respect to customers....
Limiting the Use of the Social Security Number in Healthcare. Appendix A: Chronological Order of SSN Legislation
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief attachment
Publication Date: June 2011
1935
The Social Security Act (PL 74-271) is enacted. It did not expressly mention the use of SSNs, but it authorized the creation of some type of record-keeping scheme.
1936-1937
Approximately 30 million applications for SSNs were processed between November 1936....
Opting for Opt Out: How One HIE Manages Patient Consent
Author: Bass, Deb
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2011
Every health information exchange must determine how it will gain consent from patients to share their information. The Nebraska Health Information Initiative chose opt out and with good communication and management has maintained a high rate of patient participation.
Even afte....
HIE Management and Operational Considerations
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2011
Editor's note: This update supplants the November-December 2006 practice brief "Privacy and Security in Health Information Exchange".
The primary function of a health information exchange (HIE) is to permit access to clinical information on demand at the point of care. HIEs enabl....
Direct Results: An HIE Tests Simple Information Exchange Using the Direct Project
Author: Voigt, Chris; Torzewski, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2011
Some HIEs were surprised when the federal government announced a project to enable direct provider-to-provider information exchange. But CareSpark, an HIE piloting the lightweight exchange method, is seeing the benefits for users and a logical integration into the services it offers....
Data Mapping Best Practices - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: April 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
DIY ROI: Putting Release of Information in the Hands of Patients
Author: Haas, Mark
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2011
Since 2007 Massachusetts General Hospital has been working toward a do-it-yourself model for records requests. Not only does the organization save time and money when patients fulfill their own requests, the model also aligns with the emerging philosophy of patient-centered care, wher....
Security Audits of Electronic Health Information (2011 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: March 2011
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
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