29 results.
HIM Professionals Resolve to Lead and Promote Consistent Health Information Privacy and Security Practices
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: September 30, 2012
Intent:
Privacy and security breaches today dominate healthcare media headlines. The magnitude and severity of these breaches encompass incidents ranging from the unauthorized access, use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) to the lack of administrative, physical and tech....
Managing the Master Patient Index in a Healthcare Environment Resolution
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: September 30, 2012
Intent:
This resolution is intended to emphasize the importance of accurate identification of individuals contained in a master patient (person) index (MPI) in a healthcare environment.i An MPI may be found at the single electronic system level, facility level, enterprise or health inform....
Resolution on Health Information Management (HIM) Professionals Managing the Quality of Health Data
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Intent:
The intent is for health information management (HIM) professionals to effectively manage the quality and integrity of health data to ensure the quality of patient care. Preamble:
Whereas, the healthcare industry is in transition to electronic health records (EHRs....
Resolution on Diversity and Inclusion
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Submitted by Diversity CoP members: Dwayne M. Lewis, RHIT, CCS, Vera Rulon, RHIT, CCS, Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, LHRM, RCC & 2010-2011 Best Practices/Standards House Team
Supported by the Board of Directors
Intent:
This resolution is intended to advance AHIMA's commi....
Leading the Transition to ICD-10
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: June 18, 2010
Preamble
Whereas, October 1, 2013, has been set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the date for adopting the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (ICD-10-CM/PCS);
Whereas, ICD-10-CM/PCS provides significant improvements in reporting diagnostic and procedural data an....
Resolution for Professional Guidelines/Best Practices For Electronic Documentation
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 04, 2009
Submitted By the Tennessee Health Information Management Association
Endorsed By the Missouri Health Information Management Association and Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association
Background
AHIMA has a long history and established role in promoting docume....
Volunteer and Leadership Development
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 04, 2009
Preamble
Whereas, strong volunteers in leadership roles and a leadership model are critical and necessary to the success of the AHIMA federation, which includes the American Health Information Management Association and the AHIMA Foundation boards and committees, the Commission on Certif....
Healthcare Organizations Must Create Consistent Privacy and Security Practices
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 12, 2008
In 2007 and 2008 a number of patient privacy breaches have made the headlines. From the many highly publicized breaches of celebrities' health information to the 3000 electronic patient records on a laptop stolen from the trunk of a car, it is obvious that the privacy and security standards a....
Resolution on Quality Data and Documentation in the EHR
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 07, 2007
ubmitted by AHIMA's Physician Practice Council Preamble
Whereas, the healthcare industry is in transition to electronic health records (EHRs) and EHRs need to yield quality documentation and data in order to support patient care, health information exchange, quality management, compliance....
Resolution for e-HIM® Professional Standards
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 07, 2007
Intent
This resolution is intended to advance AHIMA's commitment to being a leader in the management of health information for patient care, quality measures, reimbursement, and all other uses. While standards are being developed and adopted that address the technology of health informati....
Resolution: Ensuring the Future of the HIM Profession through Vision 2016
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 07, 2007
Resolution from Tennessee HIT/HIM Educators, AHIMA HIM Education Strategy Committee and THIMA Board of Directors
A Blueprint for Quality Education in Health Information Management
Background
The healthcare industry is in a state of transition with the adoption of....
Resolution on HIM Adoption of the Personal Health Record
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: September 24, 2007
Personal health information is a valuable resource to individuals, their families, and the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide treatment and care. For example, in case of an emergency, having knowledge about a patient's allergies, medications or pre-existing condit....
Resolution on Diversity
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: September 24, 2007
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Resolution on the Legal Health Record
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 08, 2006
ubmitted by AHIMA's Electronic Health Record Practice Council
Preamble
Whereas, it is acknowledged that the health care industry is in transition to electronic health records and most health care organizations have health records that are in a hybrid state,
Whereas, for eviden....
House Resolution: Increase Dialogue, Employment Opportunities
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution | AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 02, 2005
In May, the House of Delegates passed a resolution sponsored by the Florida Health Information Management Association designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. This resolution intends to facilitate the employment of graduates from CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Healt....
Resolution: Embracing Lifelong Learning: the Guiding Principles for Professional Development
Author:
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2005
Whereas, the healthcare and technology environment will continually change the HIM professionals’ role;
Whereas, data shows that individuals who continually advance their educational standing are rewarded with the highest compensation;
Whereas, the most sought-after pr....
AHIMA House of Delegates Proposed Resolution on Enhancement of HIM Academic Program Accreditation through CHEA Recognition
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 19, 2003
Health and Well-being of Professional Education in Health Information Management (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2001
Background Information
AHIMA has, since its inception, recognized the importance of education in fostering the profession.
Throughout its history, AHIMA's educational programs have continually faced a core set of challenges in sustaining program viability.
Trends a....
Certification Title Name Change of RRA to RHIA and ART to RHIT
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2000
Background Information
Throughout its history, AHIMA has responded to industry dynamics with corresponding changes to its name and certification titles. The Association of Record Librarians of North America became the American Association of Medical Record Librarians. The Register....
Establishing a Fellowship Program
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2000
Background Information
The concept of advanced standing—recognition such as fellowship for individuals with substantial professional achievements—has been discussed by AHIMA volunteer leaders for many years. Delegates at the 1997 House of Delegates expressed interest in....
Improving the Quality of Healthcare Data (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background Information
The healthcare industry is undergoing extraordinary change. Technology is rapidly changing how health information is managed. The HIM profession, at the crossroads of healthcare and information management, is profoundly affected by all these changes. Consequ....
Access: the Missing HIM Practice Element (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates
AHIMA's Directional Strategies: Values, Vision, and Mission (Resolution
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background Information
Associations exist to serve the goals of its members who are its community of interest. Unlike the private sector, associations have no stockholders. Its customers are its owners and its owners are its customers. An association's strategic framework—its....
Advocating for Quality Documentation and Adherence to Official Coding Guidelines
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background
In August 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [Public Law 104-191] established the infrastructure and funding for federal fraud and abuse efforts. This legislation authorizes the appropriation of $104 million in 1997, with increases in....
Embracing Lifelong Learning: The Guiding Principles for Professional Development (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
[Note: an updated House of Delegates resolution on lifelong learning was passed in 2004 and is available here.]
Background Information
In 1996, AHIMA's House of Delegates adopted Vision 2006 as the strategic direction for the profession:
"Resolved, That....
Managing the Master Patient Index in an Integrated Delivery System (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates
Bringing Vision 2006 into Focus: Strategic Options for Education, Certification, and Professional Development (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background
In 1996, AHIMA's House of Delegates adopted Vision 2006 as its strategy for moving the health information management profession into the future:
"Resolved, That the American Health Information Management Association and its component organizations and....
Advocating for Unique Healthcare Identification (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates:
Advocating for Unique Healthcare Identification
Background Information
During the past few decades, many technological advances in healthcare have occurred. Despite this, the typical health record has not changed significan....
Managing the Security of Information (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA Information Security Task Force
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates