Question

1 What is Quality assurance? Explain JCAH Quality Assurance programme activities
2 Briefly discuss the AHIMA standards criteria to keep legally sound records.
3 Explain the role of motivation in building effective intradepartmental relationship
4 Explain the factors to be considered while preparing the medical records department budget

• Definition of budget

>>Explanation of the following factors that are considered while preparing the medical records department budget

1. Patient turnover rate
2. Maintenance of special register
3. Central dictation services
4. Satellite medical centers
5. Administration of the admitting department
6. 24 hour coverage
7. Maintenance of medical library
8. Personnel needs
9. Equipment

5 Discuss handling of subpoena by MRD