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Records ManagementPresentation. Overview. Indexes for administrating health care information Centralized records management Creation of new records Straight numeric filing Permanent and temporary insertion of reports Storage of patient files Circulation and tracking of files
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Overview Indexes for administrating health care information Centralized records management Creation of new records Straight numeric filing Permanent and temporary insertion of reports Storage of patient files Circulation and tracking of files Retention schedule File security Legal and Ethical responsibility
Introduction What is records management? Responsibility for managing records and information Properly document information in time Not duplicating records
Indexes for administering healthcare information Master patient index Identification data Record retrieval
Centralized Records Management One file room Responsibility for record keeping is easily identified Effective use of equipment, supplies, space, and personnel's made Improved security
Creation of manual records Face Sheet Problem oriented record Database Problem list Initial plan Progress notes
Straight Numeric Filing System Office personnel can be easily trained Enhances file security Files can be expanded for additional space Purging is easier File numbers are organized from lowest to highest
Temporary and Permanentinsertion of loose reports Clinical data Permanent Administrative data Temporary Organize loose for MS according to numeric filing system
Storage of Patient Files Short Term Two to three days Permanent Currently under care Archive Has not been used
Circulation of records within and outside our facility Automated chart tracking system Providers request records from their computer Clerks sign out patient files from file area Out guides are used to indicate removal Lab reports are stored in an extra file cabinet
Retention schedule-destruction of records Archived records Shredding Certificate of destruction Maintained permanently
File Security Secure records from fire or water damage Keep records in locked file or room Protect records from theft Authorized personnel in file area Lock file room when unstaffed Password protect computers
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Maintaining the Patient’s Records Confidentiality of Information Release of Protected Health Information Patient access to records Protected Health Information must be tracked
Review Centralized Records Management Archive files kept Five years Problem Oriented Records Straight Numeric Filing System Automated Chart Tracking System
References ARMA (2009). What is Records Management?.RetrievedMay24, 2009 fromhttp://www.arma.org/pdf/WhatISRIM.pdf FotoSearch (n.d.). File Room Stock Photo & Images. Retrieved May 24, 2009, from http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/file-room_1.html
References Continued Green, M. A. and Bowie, M. J. (2005). Essentials of health information management: Principles and practices. Clifton Park, NJ: Thomson Istockphoto (n.d.). Photos. Retrieved May 25, 2009, from http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/457238/2/istockphoto_457238_reviewing_medi cal_chart.jpg