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Health information management in the computer era
1Health Information Administration Program, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Topics in Health Information Management
|October 5, 1992
Summary
Medical record professionals face significant changes due to technology and Total Quality Management (TQM). Embracing these shifts proactively allows them to enhance accomplishments and become true health information managers.
Area of Science:
- Health Information Management
- Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Background:
- Technological advancements are transforming medical record professionals' roles, impacting both technical and interpersonal job aspects.
- Total Quality Management (TQM) further influences healthcare organizations by promoting teamwork and staff empowerment, moving away from traditional hierarchical structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of technological advancements and TQM on medical record professionals.
- To identify strategies for medical record professionals to adapt and thrive amidst organizational changes.
- To highlight opportunities for enhancing professional roles within healthcare facilities.
Main Methods:
- The abstract discusses the observed changes and their implications without detailing specific research methodologies.
- It is a conceptual analysis based on current trends in healthcare and information management.
Main Results:
- Healthcare professionals are experiencing significant changes in their work environments.
- These changes present opportunities for professional growth and increased influence within healthcare settings.
Conclusions:
- Medical record professionals must adapt by acquiring new skills for a computerized environment and adopting a proactive approach.
- Failure to adapt risks the obsolescence of their role, while proactive engagement can lead to becoming Health Information Managers.