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HIMAA workforce survey 1991/1992.
1School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology.
Australian Medical Record Journal
|May 8, 1993
Summary
The Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Workforce Survey collected demographic and professional data from members in 1991 and 1992. Annual data collection will enable trend analysis of health information workforce characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Health Information Management
- Health Workforce Studies
Background:
- The Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA), formerly the Medical Record Association of Australia (MRAA), is a key professional body.
- Understanding the characteristics of health information professionals is crucial for workforce planning and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect comprehensive demographic, professional, and employment data from HIMAA members.
- To establish a baseline for future trend analysis within the health information management workforce.
Main Methods:
- Distribution of a Workforce Survey to all HIMAA members in 1991 and 1992.
- Analysis of response rates, differentiating between overall membership and full members.
Main Results:
- Achieved response rates of 66.8% in 1991 and 40% in 1992 for all members.
- Full member response rates were higher, reaching 80.9% in 1991 and 51.7% in 1992.
Conclusions:
- The Workforce Survey successfully gathered essential data on the health information management workforce.
- The intention for annual data collection will facilitate longitudinal studies and trend identification.