Describe two challenges HIM professionals deal with in a healthcare setting
Changes in the health care environment, such as managed care
Requirements for documentation and access to and release of information
Developments in technology, including the ease of sharing information electronically
Changes in reimbursement systems and their attendant coding systems.
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a. 1975 b. 1985 c. 1995 d. 2005
How does the HITECH act promote EHR adoption?
What will be an ideal response?
Poor personal hygiene, close contact sports and household pets can transmit:
a. HCV b. TB c. HIV d. MRSA
You are assessing a patient with schizophrenia. Friends called 911 because he was experiencing hallucinations this morning. He is prescribed thoiridazine and risperidone for his illness. Which one of the following questions is MOST pertinent to the current situation and must be asked FIRST?
A) "Has your psychiatrist considered changing the dose of your medications?" B) "Have you been taking your medications as prescribed?" C) "Do you think that the hallucinations are real?" D) "Do you drink alcohol to help get you through the day?"