introduction - ANSWER-CHIMA is our national professional association; founded in 1942 as a forum for Health Information Management (HIM) professionals to share their expertise
(ie. 1942 CAMRL -> 1976 CHRA -> 2003 CHIMA
The Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) was formed in 1972
to provide educational standards and professional
certification for the HIM profession
(ie 1972 CCHRA -> 2007 CCHIM)
CHIMA Mission - ANSWER-MISSION
CHIMA is the national organization that represents
leadership and excellence in health information
management.
CHIMA Vision - ANSWER-VISION
Advancing the health care system as the change leader in health information management
CHIMA does the following as a national organization: - ANSWER-support 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
CHIMA VALUES: - ANSWER-Learning Leadership Integrity Collaboration Excellence
Domains of Practice - ANSWER-Electronic Health Info Mgmt (e ‐HIM®)
Health Info Mgmt Standards
Data Quality
Privacy