HIM Briefings

The HIPAA Security Rule preamble reinforces training "criticality" and restates the standard, "We require training of the workforce as reasonable and appropriate to carry out their functions in the facility." Security training is essential.

The term "data rich and information poor" has been used to describe EMRs. Patient records are often packed with data, but that data is less than helpful if it is difficult to find at a moment's notice.

The ICD-10 implementation deadline is just around the corner, so hospitals must carefully assess their systems and processes to ensure things go smoothly on and after October 1.

Q: I work for a hospital with a geriatric psychiatry unit. Many patients are discharged to nursing homes.

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule has brought significant changes to the HIPAA landscape for covered entities (CE) and their business associates (BA).

With the use of EHRs on the rise, so too is inappropriate use of EHR functionality.

HIM and IT leaders nationwide are feeling the stress from an overwhelming number of large-scale projects. This stress is often related to problems associated with prioritization, timelines, schedules, and disruptions.

While some organizations and associations have been advocating another ICD-10 extension, others are embracing the change and diving headfirst into coding with the new system.