The health information department completed a SWOT analysis. During this process, they identified the following: dedicated employees, support from upper management, and a new workspace for the department to be in one location. The items listed in the HIM strategic planning session represent which component of the SWOT analysis.

In which project management phase would the PI activity of “Develop a schedule and cost estimates” be:

Any individual permitted by law to provide healthcare services without direction or supervision but within the scope of the individual’s license as conferred by state regulatory agencies and consistent with individually granted clinical privileges is referred to as __________.

The HIM department is having an issue with extensive use of sick leave within the department, and quality of work has declined. The HIM manager decides to personally ask each employee in the department what they believe is leading to the problem with extensive use of sick leave. The HIM manager uses this information to create a new sick leave policy, in an effort to improve the quality of work performed in the department. What technique is the HIM manager using to address the sick leave and quality of work issue?

Brandon was recently hired to work in the health information department. Brandon is a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair to get around. The department must reconfigure the work area for Brandon and adjust access to all areas to be wheelchair accessible. Which federal legislation compels the organization to ensure these accommodations for Brandon?

Community Hospital has received a large number of claims denials for CT scans that were provided to patients. After reviewing the denied claims, the hospital has determined that clinical indications for the CT scan were not present. Which of the following reasons for claims denial does this scenario exemplify?

This medical staff standing committee is responsible for serving as a resource regarding medical and moral issues that surface for patients, their families, and the organization’s clinical care providers.

During a hospitalization, the case manager is concerned that Sam’s intensity of service is not meeting the criteria for continued hospitalization. The case manager speaks to Sam’s physician, who updates the patient’s care plan to reflect the high-level care being provided to the patient. Which part of the case management process is being performed?

During the recent pandemic of COVID-19, employees at the County Hospital were required to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) over several days. Employees filed a complaint to this federal agency because the hospital was putting them at risk.

A PI team role responsible for maintaining the records of a team’s work during meetings, including any documentation required by the organization, is the __________.