WEEK OF JUNE 6TH

DUE WEEK OF JUNE 6TH


1) What have you learned about how rural is defined thus far?

It is given relative to the number of persons per land mass or distribution density.
The government definition states that "rural" is divided into "places of less than 2,500" people and "not-in-places." The "not-in-places" category comprises "rural" outside incorporated and census designated places and the rural portions of extended cities.

2) What have you learned about the public health system of NC?

A wide range of NC public health programs and services on both state and local levels work together to protect and improve the health of the people who live and work in NC state agencies

3) What have you learned about the county you will research?

“…Greene County, NC. Located in beautiful eastern North Carolina in the middle of the coastal plain, Greene County is bordered by Goldsboro, Greenville, Kinston and Wilson making major shopping malls and rich cultural activities only a 15-25 minute drive. The county is also at the heart of the planned Global Transpark, the most innovative technology and transportation project ever…” (Greene County)

4) Why is working as a team important to your career in HIM?

The IOM Healthcare goals i.e. Safety, Quality, effectiveness, efficiency… can be accomplished 1st by proper maintenance of medical records and reimbursement system.
This can be effective in the HIM department by staff members working as a team towards the same goals named above.

5) What have you learned through this first exercise that will help you in your role of HIM?

Continuing Education will reinforce my progress in the HIM profession. Striving for excellence and achieving the necessary experience also prepares one to be a better HIM professional.


6) How was this exercise related to the role of HIM as a part of an interdisciplinary team (if you were an actual member of the Health Department)?

The Healthcare system will not be effective / efficient without proper maintenance of the Medical Records. Proper maintenance of the medical records enables physicians to give quality health care. In addition to this, HIM professionals take responsibility of ensuring that the Health Care Providers are compliant with State, local and accreditation agencies.