CHIMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Define HIM - ANSWER-The discipline that focuses on health care data and the
management of healthcare information in the electronic, paper, hybrid, images,
verbal/audio format in combination with the translation of data in these formats into
usable forms of information for the advancement of health and health care of
individuals and populations.
What are the six areas of HIM expertise - ANSWER-1) Privacy
2) Education
3) Standards
4) Data quality management
5) Coding, terminology, and classifications
6) Health Records Management
CHIMA vision - ANSWER-A healthy Canada enabled by Quality Health Information.
Four strategic directions - ANSWER-1) Strengthen member relations
2) Evolve the college
3) Focus on knowledge, research and business development
4) Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
CHIMA mission - ANSWER-A national organization advancing the Health
Information Management profession.
As a national association CHIMA: - ANSWER-- supports continuing education and
professional practice of HIM professionals
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the development and integration of
electronic HIM
- advocate for and strengthen the HIM role in health care settings across the
continuum of care
As a federally chartered college, we: - ANSWER-- single source of credentialed
HIMs
- partner with educational institutions, our members, industry, and employers to
develop the competencies, skills and knowledge for the HIM profession
- provide essential research and expertise in health information standards and best
practice
As a profession we: - ANSWER-- contribute to client care, outcomes and safety
through the provision of accurate, complete, timely and accessible health information
- support the Canadian public by advocating for and monitoring the privacy, security,
and confidentiality of personal health information
CHIMA values - ANSWER-Collaboration
Stewardship
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Define HIM - ANSWER-The discipline that focuses on health care data and the
management of healthcare information in the electronic, paper, hybrid, images,
verbal/audio format in combination with the translation of data in these formats into
usable forms of information for the advancement of health and health care of
individuals and populations.
What are the six areas of HIM expertise - ANSWER-1) Privacy
2) Education
3) Standards
4) Data quality management
5) Coding, terminology, and classifications
6) Health Records Management
CHIMA vision - ANSWER-A healthy Canada enabled by Quality Health Information.
Four strategic directions - ANSWER-1) Strengthen member relations
2) Evolve the college
3) Focus on knowledge, research and business development
4) Strengthen capability in marketing and communications
CHIMA mission - ANSWER-A national organization advancing the Health
Information Management profession.
As a national association CHIMA: - ANSWER-- supports continuing education and
professional practice of HIM professionals
- Develop strategic partnerships to advance the development and integration of
electronic HIM
- advocate for and strengthen the HIM role in health care settings across the
continuum of care
As a federally chartered college, we: - ANSWER-- single source of credentialed
HIMs
- partner with educational institutions, our members, industry, and employers to
develop the competencies, skills and knowledge for the HIM profession
- provide essential research and expertise in health information standards and best
practice
As a profession we: - ANSWER-- contribute to client care, outcomes and safety
through the provision of accurate, complete, timely and accessible health information
- support the Canadian public by advocating for and monitoring the privacy, security,
and confidentiality of personal health information
CHIMA values - ANSWER-Collaboration
Stewardship
