CHIMA Facts UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many members does CHIMA represent across Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -~
5000
Vision - CORRECT ANSWER - Advancing the health care system as the change leader
in health information management.
Mission - CORRECT ANSWER - CHIMA is the national organization that represents
leadership
and excellence in health information management.
Values - CORRECT ANSWER - Learning
Leadership
Excellence
Integrity
Collaboration
Domains of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -4
- Electronic Health Information Management (e-HIM®)
- Data Quality
- Privacy
- Health Information Management standards
Strategic Directions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Strengthen member relations
2. Evolve the college
3. Focus on knowledge, research and business development
, 4. Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
As a national association, we: - CORRECT 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
As a federally chartered college, we: - CORRECT ANSWER - -are the single source of
credentialed Health Information Management 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
As a profession, we: - CORRECT ANSWER - -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
Previous titles used to define HIM professionals - CORRECT ANSWER - - medical
record librarian
- health record technician (HRT)
- health record administrator (HRA)
- health record practitioner
When did the CHRA become CHIMA? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2003
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many members does CHIMA represent across Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER -~
5000
Vision - CORRECT ANSWER - Advancing the health care system as the change leader
in health information management.
Mission - CORRECT ANSWER - CHIMA is the national organization that represents
leadership
and excellence in health information management.
Values - CORRECT ANSWER - Learning
Leadership
Excellence
Integrity
Collaboration
Domains of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -4
- Electronic Health Information Management (e-HIM®)
- Data Quality
- Privacy
- Health Information Management standards
Strategic Directions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Strengthen member relations
2. Evolve the college
3. Focus on knowledge, research and business development
, 4. Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
As a national association, we: - CORRECT 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
As a federally chartered college, we: - CORRECT ANSWER - -are the single source of
credentialed Health Information Management 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
As a profession, we: - CORRECT ANSWER - -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
Previous titles used to define HIM professionals - CORRECT ANSWER - - medical
record librarian
- health record technician (HRT)
- health record administrator (HRA)
- health record practitioner
When did the CHRA become CHIMA? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2003
