1. Advancing CHIMA & the HIM® Profession Nancy Haugen, CHIM – Chair CHIMA Board Gail Crook, CHE, CHIM – CEO & Registrar CHIMA

2.  Members: o 4500 Certified Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in Canada o National College and National Certification Exam 36 Continuing Professional Education credits / 3 year cycle  Academic Centres: o Accrediting body for HIM education programs 2 & 3 year College Programs 4 year Degree Programs Masters Degree (Pilot) 2 CHIMA is the Only HIM® Certifying Body HIM® is a registered trademark of CHIMA

3. Current Focus & Key Initiatives Long Range Scenario Planning 2008-2009 Workforce Transformation 2009-2010 HIM Life Cycle Standards 2012-2014 HI/HIM Sector Study 2009 & 2014 Advanced Certifications: - Terminology Standards - Clinical Coding - Clinical Documentation Improvement - Decision Support 2011-2012 Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management (LOHIM) 2009-2010 CHIMA’s Response to Industry Needs 3

4. Current Focus & Key Initiatives Long Range Scenario Planning 2008-2009 Workforce Transformation 2009-2010 HIM Life Cycle Standards 2012-2014 HI/HIM Sector Study 2009 & 2014 Advanced Certifications: - Terminology Standards - Clinical Coding - Clinical Documentation Improvement - Decision Support 2011-2012 Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management (LOHIM) 2009-2010 CHIMA’s Response to Industry Needs 4

5. Canadian Health Information Management Association - CHIMA HIM Core Competencies Health Care Systems in Canada Management Information Systems and Technology Health Information * Ethics and Practice Biomedical Sciences 5 *Health information includes: HIM Health information analysis and business intelligence Health Information: Privacy, Confidentiality and Access

6. Current Focus & Key Initiatives Long Range Scenario Planning 2008-2009 Workforce Transformation 2009-2010 HIM Life Cycle Standards 2012-2014 HI/HIM Sector Study 2009 & 2014 Advanced Certifications: - Terminology Standards - Clinical Coding - Clinical Documentation Improvement - Decision Support 2011-2012 Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management (LOHIM) 2009-2010 CHIMA’s Response to Industry Needs 6

7. Changes: Themes in the Forecast There will be an increase in the demand for human resources that are focused on support, utilization, and optimization of eHealth technologies Replacement demand, which arises from the aging of the work force, will take on significantly greater importance as a driver of hiring requirements The majority of professionals who will be using or supporting eHealth technologies over the next five years are in the work force Most jurisdictions will see a moderation in the pace of new investment in eHealth technologies New priorities will be emphasized 7

8. HI/HIM Sector Study Key Findings  Current employment of HI and HIM professionals in the public and private sector is estimated at o 39,900 persons  Over the next 5 years, the combination of replacement demand and growth demand will generate hiring requirements ranging from o 6,200 - 12,200 persons 8

9. Systematically monitor trends in the supply and demand for professionals in HI and HIM Principle challenge facing public sector in next five years - loss of experienced HI and HIM human resources as a result of retirements Public sector procurement strategies for e-health expertise to align with strategic human resources goals Expand the range of structured and certified skills upgrading and skills broadening opportunities Expand the opportunities for clinical professionals to acquire clinical informatics and HIM skills Recommendations 9

10. Current Focus & Key Initiatives Long Range Scenario Planning 2008-2009 Workforce Transformation 2009-2010 HIM Life Cycle Standards 2012-2014 HI/HIM Sector Study 2009 & 2014 Advanced Certifications: - Terminology Standards - Clinical Coding - Clinical Documentation Improvement - Decision Support 2011-2012 Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management (LOHIM) 2009-2010 CHIMA’s Response to Industry Needs 10

11. Risk Mitigation Patient Safety Health System Fraud Population Health HIM Life-Cycle Standards for EHR Privacy, Security & Confidentiality Breaches Liability & Accountability ICD Coding submissions to CIHI/MOH Presentations to Key Stakeholders Risk Mitigation 11

12. Data Quality Patient Safety Quality Care & Outcomes Health System Funding Health System Accountability Legal & Risk Management Health System Efficiencies Education & Training Population Health & Research Decision Support & Analytics Importance of Data Quality to Key Stakeholders 12

13.  Aggressively lobbying and promoting the profession  Need to accelerate key initiatives  Seeking Ministry mandate for only certified HIM professionals o coding / HIM Leadership Roles  Membership Benefits o Quality, cost effective professional and educational opportunities 13 CHIMA – Working on Your Behalf

14.  Strength in Numbers o CHIMA Board of Directors and Provincial Associations discussing a CHIMA ‘Chapter Model’ Agreement in Principle 9-15 months to develop the full Plan details 2016/17 Invoices (blended fee) All HIM’s become members of both Provincial Chapter and the National Association 14 Next Steps for CHIMA ‘All for one and one for all’

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