Strategic Planning Resource Packet: Information Management / Patient Records

Read the following scenario and assessment instructions, then conduct a search on the Internet to find a minimum of five current scholarly or professional credible resources related to the topics of information management and patient records. Scenario Imagine that you are a manager for a consulting company that assists U.S. health care organizations in streamlining processes, driving business outcomes, and restructuring their organizations to better prepare for the legal aspects of health care in the United States related to information management and patient records. Your director has asked you to develop a strategic planning resource packet that your firm will use to assist clients in protecting against these concerns.

Instructions In a 7–9-page resource packet:

(1) Explain the legal importance of maintaining complete and accurate records and the ownership of and who can access a patient’s medical record.

(2) Describe from a legal perspective the advantages and disadvantages of electronic medical records.

(3) Describe a variety of ways in which medical records have been falsified and the importance of medical records in legal proceedings.

(4) Describe the purpose of the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA and how they affect health care organizations.

(5) Use legal terms and principles to identify key considerations that health care organizations must keep in mind when conducting strategic planning related to information management and patient records. Be sure to organize your resource packet logically, and use headings and subheadings as appropriate.

Additional Requirements Your assessment should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Should be clear, concise, well organized, and free of errors that detract from the overall message, as expected of a professional management resource. Length: 7–9 double-spaced pages, excluding cover and reference pages.

APA format: Citations and references should be formatted according to current APA style. Refer to the Supplemental Resources link in the courseroom navigation panel for additional information on APA style and formatting. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.