As Supervisor of the Record Completion Function of the HIM

question 511

Multiple Choice

As supervisor of the record completion function of the HIM department, you are asked for record completion statistics for specific physicians who are being evaluated for reappointment to the medical staff. Which of the following information elements would you report for each physician?

• A) physician education and training
• B) number of delinquent records
• C) state licensure expiration date
• D) prior physician malpractice claims history

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Definitions:

Legal Liability

A legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions that may result in a civil lawsuit or criminal charges.

Sexually Assaulted

To be subjected to unwanted or forcible sexual contact or activity.

Nonjudgmental

An attitude or approach that refrains from making judgments about people or situations, especially those that may be critical or negative.

Empathetic

The capability to understand and share the feelings of another person, fostering a sense of compassion and support.