Application of confidentiality policies of patient health information among health information management practitioners in some selected hospitals in Anambra Department: Health Information Management By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7449 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study examined the application of confidentiality policies for patient health information among health information management (HIM) practitioners in selected hospitals in Anambra state. The population of interest was 187 HIM practitioners, which was reduced to 127 using a formula. A questionnaire was distributed to solicit responses, and data were analyzed using percentages and chi-square tests. Results showed that 97(76%) complied with ethical policies allowing patient access to records, while 93(73%) complied with policies restricting access only to care providers or in legal situations. Regarding confidentiality practices, 127(100%) indicated health information is kept confidential, while 120(94%) cited lack of electricity and misfiled records as issues. Ways to improve ethics around confidentiality suggested by 113(90%) respondents included implementing electronic health records, limiting access to 80(63%), good record practices by all 85(67%), and providing record libraries. Chi-square tests revealed that 127(100%) agree that observing patient rights is important, while 120(94%) acknowledge breaches can lead to legal issues. The alternative hypothesis - that there is a relationship between policy application and practitioners - was accepted based on the results. In summary, the study evaluated confidentiality policy applications for health records at selected hospitals. Despite some challenges, practices largely followed ethical guidance, but there are opportunities to improve via solutions suggested by many respondents. Confidentiality was acknowledged as an important patient right that must be protected legally. The relationship between policy and practitioners highlights the need for ongoing training and process improvements....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state