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1clinical allied medicine in the School of Allied Medical Professions at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
Perspectives in Health Information Management
|June 20, 2008
Summary
This study explored health record retention practices in US hospitals. Health information management professionals
Area of Science:
- Health Information Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Records
Background:
- Understanding health record retention is crucial for compliance and data management in healthcare.
- Current practices and influencing factors require examination within acute care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore health record retention practices among health information management professionals.
- To identify policies, responsibilities, retention periods, and determining factors in US acute care hospitals.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory study utilizing a descriptive research design.
- Data collection via a self-reporting survey administered to health information management professionals.
Main Results:
- Survey responses detailed current health record retention policies.
- Findings illuminated the role of health information professionals in policy administration.
- Factors influencing record retention periods were identified.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into contemporary health record retention in US hospitals.
- Findings can inform policy development and best practices for health information management.
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