Author Question: Describe the role of a health information manager consultant in an ICF/IID ... (Read 64 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Describe the role of a health information manager consultant in an ICF/IID facility.

Question 2

ICF/IID facilities have hired or appointed privacy and security officers to meet the high privacy and security standards of the facility.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The HIM consultant assists administration in establishing policies and procedures addressing the maintenance, preservation, completion of confidentiality of medical records, and the release of information. The consultant also trains personnel involved in keeping the medical record. The major function of the consultant involves quality management in the review and auditing of the facility records.

Answer to Question 2

False. (Privacy and security officers are hired or appointed to ensure compliance with HIPAA.)