Question

AHIMA has defined the principles of IG, choose one principle. We know the definition, some of you were kind enough to post that information. Tell me what that principle means in relation to working in healthcare and why that principle would be important.

Answer 1

AHIMA has frameworked 8 principles of IG.

Out of 8 principles -principle of RETENTION is known to be centre for successful IG

Organizations create and store large quantity of information documents and have to maintain its information for appropriate time considering acconts and legal regulatory ,fiscal,operational risk and historical requirements.it is important to maintain retained information that remains accesible and readable for duration.

Importance-

1-It is important principle for maintenance of information for appropriate time frame

2-hepls to know the underlying legal and regulatory time frame

3-helps to conclave with operational needs

4-clinical data retains importance is revealed

5-helps to achieve role /mission of the organization