The HIM professional should be aware of the points within the CHIMA Code of Ethics for Health Information Management. Using what you know about the HIM profession and your experiences from your Year 1 practicum of the HIM program, consider your practice and duties as an HIM professional.

Assignment:

Identify and explain one point from the Code

Create an example of a breach of this point

Discuss the proper way to respond to or act in this situation when a breach has occurred

In your example, reflect on what you may have observed during your practicum practice – either as a potential issue, or a best practice on how an issue was prevented. If there were no relevant examples from your practicum, consider a situation that could potentially occur during an HIM professional’s realm of practice.

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