Straight numeric filing system - ✔️✔️Records are filed in numerical order according to
the number assigned
Terminal digit filing system - ✔️✔️Records are filed according to a three part number
made up of two digit pairs.
Difference between a classification and nomenclature - ✔️✔️The first categorizes and
aggregates while the second supports detailed descriptions. Example of classification:
ICD-10
Example of nomenclature: Diagnostic statistical manual (DSM)
Define terminology - ✔️✔️A set of terms representing a system of concepts.
Another generic term when discussing terminologies is lexicon, which refers to the
listings of words or expressions in a language.
As a national association CHIMA: - ✔️✔️- supports continuing education and
professional practice of HIM professionals
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the development and integration of
electronic HIM
- advocate for and strengthen the HIM role in health care settings across the continuum
of care
As a federally chartered college, we: - ✔️✔️- single source of credentialed HIMs
- partner with educational institutions, our members, industry, and employers to develop
the competencies, skills and knowledge for the HIM profession
- provide essential research and expertise in health information standards and best
practice
As a profession we: - ✔️✔️- contribute to client care, outcomes and safety through the
provision of accurate, complete, timely and accessible health information
- support the Canadian public by advocating for and monitoring the privacy, security,
and confidentiality of personal health information
CHIMA values - ✔️✔️Collaboration
Stewardship
Leadership
System thinking
*Three domains of practice (2018) - ✔️✔️1) Electronic Health Information Management
(e-HIM)
2) Data Quality