CHIMA Values and Code of Ethics
The Mission as a federally chartered college is? - ✔️✔️-The single source of
credentialed HIM professionals
-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
The Mission as a Profession is? - ✔️✔️-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
When was CCHIM formed when? and for what purpose? - ✔️✔️Founded in 1972 to
provide educational standards and professional certification for the HIM professional
The Mission as a National Association is? - ✔️✔️-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 setting across the continuum
of care
When was CHIMA founded and what was its purpose? - ✔️✔️Founded in 1942, to
provide a forum for HIM professionals to share their expertise
When was CHIMA's federal charter obtained? - ✔️✔️1949
What is the Vision of CHIMA? - ✔️✔️Advancing the health care system as the change
leader in health information management
What are CHIMA's values? - ✔️✔️-Learning, Leadership, Excellence, Integrity,
Collaboration
The Code of Ethics Cont'd - ✔️✔️6.Strive to improve ones professional knowledge and
comptence through continuing education and lifelong learning
7. Offer leadership and proactive, innovative approach to advancements in health
information management practices
8. Abide by the policies and by-laws of the CCHIM and actively support its strategic
directions
The Mission as a federally chartered college is? - ✔️✔️-The single source of
credentialed HIM professionals
-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
The Mission as a Profession is? - ✔️✔️-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
When was CCHIM formed when? and for what purpose? - ✔️✔️Founded in 1972 to
provide educational standards and professional certification for the HIM professional
The Mission as a National Association is? - ✔️✔️-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 setting across the continuum
of care
When was CHIMA founded and what was its purpose? - ✔️✔️Founded in 1942, to
provide a forum for HIM professionals to share their expertise
When was CHIMA's federal charter obtained? - ✔️✔️1949
What is the Vision of CHIMA? - ✔️✔️Advancing the health care system as the change
leader in health information management
What are CHIMA's values? - ✔️✔️-Learning, Leadership, Excellence, Integrity,
Collaboration
The Code of Ethics Cont'd - ✔️✔️6.Strive to improve ones professional knowledge and
comptence through continuing education and lifelong learning
7. Offer leadership and proactive, innovative approach to advancements in health
information management practices
8. Abide by the policies and by-laws of the CCHIM and actively support its strategic
directions
