You Have Just Assumed a Position as HIM Director of a Large

question 38

Multiple Choice

You have just assumed a position as HIM Director of a large HIM department in a different state, and you are faced with an overflowing paper file unit in the hospital. You need to determine how long various health records must be maintained. As part of your research, you would

• A) Explore state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to health record retention.
• B) Place record retention issues on the Medical Record Committee agenda.
• C) Review categorical guidelines as advice in absence of state law.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.