Phase 2 Discussion Board 1 Diane Riggs HIT103-1101A-01 Colorado Technical University Online 1/15/11 Improving the quality of medical records sense 1928‚ the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has been involved in the medical industry. The mission of AHIMA is to be the professional community that improves healthcare by advancing its practices and standards for health information management and the trusted source for education‚ research and professional credentials. The
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Where’s My Chart? Ametra Heard HCA417: Electronic Medical Records Instructor Karen Bakuzonis June 9‚ 2014 Where’s My Chart? The changes in medical records have altered tremendously over the past decade. The most significant change was the merging of paper medical records to electronic medical records. However‚ there is still room for necessary improvement and upgrades. Electronic Medical Records are thought to improve certain areas in the deliverance of healthcare services. With current
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The compliance plans correlate with medical records documentation standards in which all staff members should follow billing rules. The documentation of a compliance plan consists of auditing areas of the coding and billing (medical records)‚ providing ongoing training for all staff (continuing education)‚ acquiring guidelines and procedures consistent‚ and to take action to correct any errors that may have occurred. For example all coding‚ within the medical record‚ must meet official guidelines. Not
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1. Qualitative medical record analysis is a review of medical record entries for inconsistencies & omissions which may signify that the medical record is inaccurate or incomplete. Such an analysis requires knowledge of medical terminology‚ anatomy & physiology‚ fundamentals of disease processes‚ medical record content‚ & the standards of licensing‚ accrediting‚ & certifying agencies. It is usually performed by a qualified medical record practitioner. Quantitative medical record analysis is a
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If You Need Love Get a Puppy. Auditing Guidance: AU § 150.02: This is the standard on independence in mental attitude in all matters relating to the audit. The auditor needs to be aware of any personal factors that could impair his independence and objectivity. AICPA Code of Professional Conduct ET Section 101.02 Rule 101- 1 Independence: This section outlines specific relationships that impair auditor independence. There is a provision for other considerations that defines the reasonable
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Records Administrators and Technicians November 24‚ 2010 HCR/210 Instructor: Jennifer Briscoe Records Administrators and Technicians The general duties for handling patient records differ between a record administrator (RHIA) and a records technician (RHIT). A RHIT has to have knowledge about medical records and implement the skills that go into filling out all the documents in the files. A RHIA hires and teaches medical record technicians how properly to complete medical documentations
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can medical identity theft affect patient safety? Medical identity theft is when someone steals your personal information (like your name‚ social security number‚ or Medicare number) to obtain medical care‚ buy drugs‚ or submit fake billings to Medicare in your name. This definition alone is enough to explain how the safety of a patient can be affected if their medical identity is stolen. Having the name and/ or social security number is enough to even go further than just affecting patient safety;
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According to the given scenario Mr. Jones is an 82 y/o patient who has been bought to the hospital by his daughter. He is suffering from respiratory distress and several medical conditions. While doctors evaluate Mr. Jones they found he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and that he has gangrene on his right foot. Prompt intervention was needed since Mr. Jones is a diabetic patient. Doctors agree that Mr. Jones must undergo to a below the knee amputation procedure to save his live. Mr. Jones
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PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDING SYSTEM OF THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE OF BAYAWAN A Research Proposal presented to The Faculty of Computer Science Department College of Arts and Sciences Negros Oriental State University‚ Bayawan Sta. – Catalina Campus‚ Bayawan City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement For the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science By: Kenneth Glenn Berangel Godwin Enolpe Jr. Rod Phillip Nocete October 2010
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The patient is a 41-year-old male senior technician who sustained a work-related injury while working with high-pressure drilling equipment‚ he was struck in the leg with piece of metal from high-pressure hydraulic hose. Patient is status post left lower extremity lateral subcutaneous fasciotomy‚ excisional debridement and washout on 05/31/16. CT scan of the cervical spine dated 06/29/2016 showed mild degenerative changes at C5-6 level. Per the medical report dated 07/11/16‚ the patient complains
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