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Define HIM Correct Ans-The discipline that focuses on health care data and the management
of healthcare information in the electronic, paper, hybrid, images, verbal/audio format in
combination with the translation of data in these formats into usable forms of information for
the advancement of health and health care of individuals and populations.
What are the six areas of HIM expertise Correct Ans-1) Privacy
2) Education
3) Standards
4) Data quality management
5) Coding, terminology, and classifications
6) Health Records Management
CHIMA vision Correct Ans-A healthy Canada enabled by Quality Health Information.
Four strategic directions Correct Ans-1) Strengthen member relations
2) Evolve the college
3) Focus on knowledge, research and business development
4) Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
, CHIMA mission Correct Ans-A national organization advancing the Health Information
Management profession.
As a national association CHIMA: Correct Ans-- 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: Correct Ans-- 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: Correct Ans-- 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 Correct Ans-Collaboration
Stewardship
Leadership
System thinking