HealthInfo Chapter 1 – Flashcards
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The first professional association for health information managers was established in:
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c. 1928
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The hospital standardization program was started by the American College of Surgeons in:
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c. 1918
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The formal approval process for academic programs in health information management is called:
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Accreditation
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The formal process for conferring a health information management credential is called:
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Certification
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These are elected to their positions by AHIMA members?
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AHIMA Board of Directors Members of the Commission on Certification for HIM Members of the Commission on Accreditation for HIM
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This group functions as the legislative body of AHIMA
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AHIMA House of Delegates
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This makes up the virtual network of AHIMA members
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AHIMA Communities of Practice
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This part of AHIMA promotes education and research in HIM
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AHIMA Foundation
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The mission of AHIMA is:
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Community of professionals providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession
