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    Building a Business Case for Records Consolidation – II

    Part one of this article outlined the initial steps in building a business case for records consolidation.  Recognizing a problem and recommending a solution may seem like very basic steps.  However, the key is being able to articulate those in a meaningful way to other decision makers.  The next steps illustrate how to take those…

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    Building a Business Case for Records Consolidation – I

    Over time patient records become fragmented due to changes in technology, leadership, processes, and government regulations.  Records are stored in multiple locations, sometimes with multiple vendors, and exist in multiple formats such as microfilm, paper, and electronic files.  This presents many challenges for healthcare facilities.  Coming up with a solution can be difficult, and articulating…

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    The Big Bang Effect on Paper Records

    The “Big Bang” Effect on Paper Records  In the transition to the electronic medical record (EMR) environment, hospitals are faced with two primary choices for implementation, a phased in or big bang approach. One relevant topic in both situations is what will happen to the remaining paper documentation, and how quickly? Recently, an EDCO® Health…

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    Leave a Legacy in the HIM Department, Not Paper – Part II

    Unconsolidated patient records create some of the biggest challenges for health information management (HIM) professionals because they force HIM departments to hold multiple operational processes to access patient records.  Part I of this article reviewed past decisions made by the HIM department that create current and future challenges.  By marrying existing legacy records into a…

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    Leave a Legacy in the HIM Department, Not Paper – Part I

    Unconsolidated patient records create some of the biggest challenges for health information management (HIM) professionals.  These records are stored in multiple places and exist in multiple formats (both physical and electronic), and force HIM departments to hold multiple operational processes to access patient records.  As a result, adverse effects ripple through the healthcare facility, put…

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    HIM Process Improvement: Records Consolidation

    Decisions made by past leadership effect your health information management department every day. Similarly, choices made by your HIM department today will have downstream effects. In order for your HIM department to have the best possible long-term and immediate results, align the past and the present by consolidating patient records. Unconsolidated records result from changes…

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    The Hybrid Record Challenge

    Has the race towards an electronic health record left you stuck managing a hybrid chart?  Is the task of getting your paper charts in electronic form overwhelming you and your staff?  In this presentation, learn insights and strategies for solving the hybrid record challenge.   Learning Points: 1.  Learn the challenges associated with managing a hybrid record environment….

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    Prepare for the Downstream Effects of ICD-10

    When the switch is flipped to ICD-10 coding, processing a hybrid chart could potentially cripple a health information management (HIM) department that is already behind in scanning medical records.