ASSIGNMENT
As the HIM supervisor, you are asked to educate staff on key concepts related to the release of information and patient disclosures, such as accurate system data entry, data quality, and authorizations and consents. You are also asked to discuss how the release process is initiated through the retrieval of information through the master patient index; and the affect system entry errors and duplicates. The master patient index (MPI) organizes patient information in relation to record processing procedures.
1. Explain the purpose of the MPI and how to correct MPI errors. Provide at least 2 specific examples of MPI errors, their possible causes, and explain how you would correct them.
2. Explain the concept of data quality. Describe at least two ways that the quality of data can affect patients. Be specific.
3. Explain the difference between authorization and consents, and their implications on the release of different types of patient information.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.