HIM103 Study Guide Ch1 correctly answered 2023

HIM103 Study Guide Ch1 Why is the year 1928 significant? - correct answer Health Information Management became a recognized allied health profession in 1928. Why is the year 1918 significant? - correct answer The Hospital Standardization Program was inaugurated by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Which groups are elected to their positions by AHIMA members? - correct answer AHIMA Board of Directors, Members of Council on Certification, Members of CAHIIM Which functions as the legislative body of AHIMA? - correct answer House of Delegates What does CoP stand for? - correct answer Communities of Practice Who has the final approval of AHIMA's code of ethics? - correct answer House of Delegates Define CoP - Communities of Practice - correct answer A virtual network of AHIMA members for communicating via Web-based program managed by AHIMA . The CoP is open only to AHIMA members and provides member contact for quick problem-solving, support, advice, career-building tips, opportunities, sharing best practices, and searching for other members with similar interests and backgrounds; provides links to sites with specialized HIM information; includes professional library of HIM standards, guidelines, practice beliefs, and other resources. pg 17, 19 text What purpose does the AHIMA foundation serve? - correct answer -promotes education and research in HIM -philanthropic and charitable arm of AHIMA -role is to envision the future direction and needs of the field What is AHIMA's mission? - correct answer To be the professional community that improves healthcare