As a New HIM Manager, You Recognize That Employee Development

question 1499

Multiple Choice

As a new HIM manager, you recognize that employee development is a necessary investment the long-term survival and growth of the organization. Your goal is to design and implement staff development program for your employees, so one of your first steps is to

• A) implement training programs that emphasize teamwork.
• B) establish a budget for all hospital employee training.
• C) survey the HIM employees to assess their need for new skills or knowledge.
• D) establish HIPAA training programs hospital-wide.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle preventing a party from withdrawing a promise if the other party reasonably relied on that promise and acted upon it to their detriment.

Part Performance

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Statute of Frauds

A law requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.

UCC's Writing

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