HIM Transitions : October 2009

HIT Jobs in High Demand October 26, 2009 7:08 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: The introductory course I teach in health information technology (HIT) gives students the basics on health information. This week I did a lecture on the diversity of career options available in HIT. Students coming into the program are usually familiar Read More...
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H1N1 Flu Hits College Campuses October 19, 2009 7:13 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: There has been so much attention on the H1N1 flu in my kid's school district. My daughter's middle school has reported two confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu, and there have been a tremendous number of kids out with flu-like symptoms. My daughter missed Read More...
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Stress Management October 12, 2009 3:16 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: My daughter transferred to a new school this year. She had no interest in transferring to this school, but like all parents I overruled her objections so she can be prepared to compete in the highly competitive world we live in. The curriculum at the Read More...
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The Virtual Lab October 6, 2009 3:03 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I have been learning how to use the American Health Information Management Association virtual lab applications for the HIT program. The virtual lab simulates various HIM functions, such as release of information, master patient index (MPI), chart deficiencies Read More...
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