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Health Information Management: Data Governance and Quality

Data governance principles, data quality dimensions, and master patient index management concepts.

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What is "data governance" in a healthcare organization?
The overall management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security across an organization
What is a "data steward"?
A person responsible for managing and ensuring the quality of a specific data domain within an organization
What is a "data dictionary"?
A centralized document defining data elements, their format, and their meaning within a system
What does "data quality" refer to in health information management?
The degree to which data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for its intended use
What data quality characteristic refers to data being correct and free from error?
Accuracy
What data quality characteristic refers to all required data elements being present?
Completeness
What data quality characteristic refers to data being uniform across different systems and time periods?
Consistency
What data quality characteristic refers to data being available when needed for decision-making?
Timeliness
What data quality characteristic refers to data reflecting the true value of what is being measured?
Validity
What data quality characteristic refers to the same data element being captured the same way every time?
Reliability (reproducibility)
What is "master data management" (MDM)?
A discipline for creating a single, consistent view of critical data entities, such as patients or providers, across systems
What is the purpose of a "data quality management" (DQM) program?
To continuously monitor, measure, and improve the quality of an organization's data
What is a "data quality audit"?
A systematic review of data to identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps against defined standards
What is the purpose of the AHIMA Data Quality Management Model?
To provide a framework for assessing data quality across application, collection, warehousing, and analysis functions
What is a "data warehouse"?
A centralized repository that stores integrated data from multiple sources for reporting and analysis

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