Jackie Raymond and MaHIMA wins 2010 AHIMA Component State Association (CSA) Core Services Achievement Award
Congratulations to MaHIMA and Jackie Raymond, RHIA, Director of Health Information Services at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Outgoing President of MaHIMA, for being awarded a 2010 AHIMA Component State Association (CSA) Core Services Achievement Award for the innovative and highly successful MaHIMA Director/Manager HIM Forum.
The following is an excerpt from Jackie's description of the Forum:
"Part of my MaHIMA President-elect ballot statement in 2008 summarized my hope to share thoughts and ideas in managing health information, increase networking and revive basic HIM 101 among MaHIMA members. Following input from a MaHIMA Past President, I started the Director/Manager HIM Forum. A networking group of HIM professionals meet quarterly to discuss hot topics, share best practices and provide support for directors/managers facing new challenges within their organization."
When implementing the Forum, Jackie set out goals that included discussion of hot topics facing HIM, review of AHIMA resources, sharing policies, job descriptions, etc., networking with peers and forming business relationships with HIM Directors and Managers across the State. She notes these goals were met, many would say they were exceeded - attendance has been good and the sessions have increased member participation, networking and discussion of important topics affecting all HIM professionals. Topics were selected by vote to ensure a democratic approach and have included Red Flags Rule, ARRA/HITECH, EHR's and RAC. The MA CoP is used as a polling mechanism along with email for topics/ideas and posting materials for upcoming meetings. For resources and upcoming meetings, visit the Massachusetts CoP at http://mahima.org/communities_of_practice___cop/ .
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