Overview
- Describe why electronic filing systems are the more suitable option. Provide specific examples of why this method is more efficient.
- Articulate the steps you would take for effective medical records retention, storage, and destruction procedures upon the implementation of this system.
- Explain the major differences between the three medical record organization systems. Based on what you learned in this unit and in the readings, which record organizational system do you believe will be the easiest to transition to the new filing system? Provide rationale.
- Outline steps that you can take during an audit to help detect errors.
Your essay must be at least one page in length, not counting the title page or reference page. You must use at least two sources for this essay. One resource must be found in the AMU Online Library, and the other may be your textbook. All sources used must have proper citations. Your essay, including all references, will be formatted in APA style.