Locate the AHIMA Code of Ethics (NOT THE STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CODING) and infor
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Locate the AHIMA Code of Ethics (NOT THE STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CODING) and information regarding how to interpret them on the AHIMA website. Using the Code and in list format, provide the following for each principle: Write each principle of the code of ethics Describe the expanded explanation in your own words (in other words, tell me what you think the principle means-don't copy the guidelines that AHIMA includes with the principles) Explain why that principle is relevant/important (if you can't think of why it is relevant, give an example of a violation of that principle)Explanation / Answer
Principles and guidelines.
1.Advocate, uphold, and defend the individual's right to privacy and the doctrine of confidentiality in the use and disclosure of information.
Advocate for changes in policy and legislation to ensure protection of privacy and confidentiality, compliance, and other issues that surface as advocacy issues and facilitate informed participation by the public on these issues.
2.Put service and the health and welfare of persons before self-interest and conduct oneself in the practice of the profession so as to bring honor to oneself, peers, and to the health information management profession.
2.1. Act with integrity, behave in a trustworthy manner, elevate service to others above self-interest, and promote high standards of practice in every setting.
2.2. Be aware of the profession's mission, values, and ethical principles, and practice in a manner consistent with them by acting honestly and responsibly.
2.3. Anticipate, clarify, and avoid any conflict of interest, to all parties concerned, when dealing with consumers, consulting with competitors, in providing services requiring potentially conflicting roles (for example, finding out information about one facility that would help a competitor), or serving the Association in a volunteer capacity. The conflicting roles or responsibilities must be clarified and appropriate action taken to minimize any conflict of interest.
3.Preserve, protect, and secure personal health information in any form or medium and hold in the highest regards health information and other information of a confidential nature obtained in an official capacity, taking into account the applicable statutes and regulations.
- Safeguard the privacy and security of written and electronic health information and other sensitive information. Take reasonable steps to ensure that health information is stored securely and that patients' data is not available to others who are not authorized to have access. Prevent inappropriate disclosure of individually identifiable information.
4.Refuse to participate in or conceal unethical practices or procedures and report such practices.
- Seek resolution if there is a belief that a colleague has acted unethically or if there is a belief of incompetence or impairment by discussing one’s concerns with the colleague when feasible and when such discussion is likely to be productive
5 .Advance health information management knowledge and practice through continuing education, research, publications, and presentations.
Develop and enhance continually professional expertise, knowledge, and skills (including appropriate education, research, training, consultation, and supervision). Contribute to the knowledge base of health information management and share one’s knowledge related to practice, research, and ethics.
6.Recruit and mentor students, staff, peers, and colleagues to develop and strengthen professional workforce.
Be responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries for students, staff, peers, colleagues, and members within professional organizations.
7.Represent the profession to the public in a positive manner.
. Be an advocate for the profession in all settings and participate in activities that promote and explain the mission, values, and principles of the profession to the public.
8.
Perform honorably health information management association responsibilities, either appointed or elected, and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged information made known in any official capacity.
. Perform responsibly all duties as assigned by the professional association operating within the bylaws and policies and procedures of the association and any pertinent laws.
9.State truthfully and accurately one’s credentials, professional education, and experiences.
Make clear distinctions between statements made and actions engaged in as a private individual and as a representative of the health information management profession, a professional health information association, or one’s employer.
10.State truthfully and accurately one’s credentials, professional education, and experiences.
Participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of patients by drawing on the perspectives, values, and experiences of those involved in decisions related to patients.
11.Respect the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
- Treat each person in a respectful fashion, being mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Use of the Code
Violation of principles in this code does not automatically imply legal liability or violation of the law. Such determination can only be made in the context of legal and judicial proceedings. Alleged violations of the code would be subject to a peer review process. Such processes are generally separate from legal or administrative procedures and insulated from legal review or proceedings to allow the profession to counsel and discipline its own members although in some situations, violations of the code would constitute unlawful conduct subject to legal process.
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