Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 145

In preparing your facility for initial accreditation by Joint Commission, you are trying to improve the process of ongoing record review. All health record reviews are presently performed by a team of Him department personnel. The committee meets quarterly and reports to a Quality Management Committee. In reviewing Joint
Commission standards your first recommended change is to

Answer options

• A. have more frequent committee meetings.
• B. have the committee report to the Executive Committee.
• C. have a physician perform all the reviews.
• D. provide for record reviews to be performed by an interdisciplinary team of care providers.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as involving an interdisciplinary team can provide a more comprehensive approach to record reviews, enhancing the quality of care. Options A and B may improve communication but do not directly address the quality of the reviews. Option C limits the review process to a single perspective, which may not capture all necessary aspects of patient care.