Select an accreditation agency and name an area of records
management that is affected by its guidelines. How does accreditation
affect the practical activities of record management in hospitals?
Respond to classmates by discussing how the handling of medical
records may differ in a hospital that follows accredited procedures
from a hospital that adopts its own policies.
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Using the Internet for information about medical records
standards, what are three ways you can ensure that you maintain
standard measures of performance when you work in records
management? You may use Web sites of your own choosing or
consider any of the links below:
The Joint Commission Web site at http://www.jointcommission.org/
(search: medical records standards)
The American Specialty Health Web site at:
http://www.ashcompanies.com/Providers/CQM/MedicalRecords.aspx
Medical Records Documentation Standards Web site at:
http://www.mplan.com/pdf/medical_record.pdf
The Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia Web site at:
https://provider.bcbsga.com/provider/credentialing/medical_records.ht
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The Occupational Information Network Web site at:
http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/29-2071.00
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Respond to classmates by noting what consequences patients
might suffer if their records were not maintained according to
standards.
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