Medical Records in Community Health Organizations
Medical Records in Community Health Organizations
Instructions:
This discussion supports the following objective:
Describe the format, function, and features of electronic health records and paper-based records.
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.
Mental health services are often offered in partnership with non-profit community organizations. These types of programs serve individuals who may otherwise not have access to healthcare, and also those experiencing homelessness. When services of this type are provided, medical records must be created and maintained.
Place yourself in the following situation: You are a volunteer board member for a local mental health program. This program provides free counseling and support services to all people, regardless of age, race, gender, or ability to pay. Knowing your background in healthcare, the program director has asked you to discuss patient record management at the first board meeting.
What should counselors and volunteers know about managing patient medical records for this organization? Discuss what types of training relevant to medical records should be required for caregivers.
Discuss any questions or concerns you have about this new organization starting operations and creating and maintaining patient medical records. Explain why your questions are relevant to legal and/or ethical issues.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
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