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Standardization
The differences between accreditation, certification, and Licensure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | The act of granting approval to a healthcare organization based on whether the organization has met a set of voluntary standards is called |
| Licensure | The act of granting a healthcare organization or an individual healthcare practitioner permission to provide services of a defined scope in a limited geographical area is called |
| Certification | The act of granting approval for a healthcare organization to provide services to a specific group of beneficiaries is called |
| Compulsory review | This type of healthcare organization review is performed to fulfill legal or licensure requirements. |
| Voluntary review | This type of healthcare organization review is conducted as the request of the healthcare facility seeking accreditation. |
| JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations | Organization responsible for accrediting healthcare organizations since the mid-1950s |
| AHIMA | American Health Information Management Association |
| RHIT | Registered Health Information Technician |
| 1928 | What year was the first professional association for health information managers established? |
| ACS | American College of Surgeons |
| 1918 | Year the first hospital standardization program was established by the ACS |
| CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management | Who accredits academic programs in health information management? |
| Active Membership | Which classification of AHIMA membership requires the individuals hold an AHIMA credential |
| AHIMA House of Delegates | Functions as the legislative body of AHIMA |
| AHIMA Communities of Practice | Function as the virtual network of AHIMA members |
| AHIMA Foundation | Promotes education and research in health information management on AHIMAs behalf |
| Board of Directors | Who holds the responsibility for managing the property, affairs, and operations of AHIMA? |