Professional Code Of Ethics For The Health Information Management Team

Table of Contents

 Professional Code of Ethics Introduction…………………………………………….…...2 Code of Ethics

 Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and Implement and maintain professional healthcare documentation.…………………………………………...…....3-5

 Respect the rights of all individuals……………………………………………….…..…..5

 Provide accurate and timely information……………………………………………..…...6

 Exercise integrity………………………………………………………………………….7

Professional Code of Ethics for HIM Staff The Code of Ethics for the Health Information Management team is a very serious topic that should never be taken lightly. If your staff is not trained properly according to the code and, or if your staff is trained properly, but not adhering to the code…then your team could

Keep in mind when dealing with individuals that, you are a representation of this facility so, it is important to carry yourself in a professional, courteous manner at all times. This is a large facility with many different people of different races, cultures, and backgrounds which can at times create conflicts of interest. No matter who is involved in the conflict, the intent is to have a fair and objective outcome. If mediation is necessary...then a supervisor can help with conflict resolution. We're going to go with the golden rule here...treat others the way that you would like to be

Behavioral competencies is how well you perform on the job and with your coworkers, it involves skills, abilities, knowledge, and other characteristics that contribute to individual success in an organization, so basically what it is what it involves is how well you cooperate, communicate, and engage in teamwork.

Accountability describes your obligation as an individual to this organization, to account for your activities, to except responsibility for them and to disclose all results in a transparent manner. You'll also be held accountable for any money or property that you're entrusted with.

And finally Corruption Control can be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain... If you are aware or if you become aware of any type of corruption in this organization you're obligated to report it immediately to your supervisor. If you are aware of any type of corruption and you do not report it you will also be held liable.

The HIM professional is obligated to demonstrate ethical principles, ethical guidelines and perform actions that reflect those values. The examples of standards that are contained herein are in compliance with AHIMA