The Course Project for HCA355 Quality and Advanced Medical Records is a research paper on a topic that is important in your profession. This paper will showcase your interest in and knowledge about key issues in your field and demonstrate your written communication skills and professionalism. Please be aware that your instructor may have additional requirements.
You are the director of health information management at a major Hospital. Because of the increased awareness of instances of identity theft in your local community, you have resolved to minimize the potential for identity theft occurring in your facility. Identify the measures you can employ to prevent identity theft and discuss how you would respond to a reported occurrence of identity theft.
Things to Consider
This scenario illustrates the need for organizations to take measures to prevent identity theft and develop a strategy for responses to occurrences. The best response to a reported occurrence of identity theft is to employ a well-thought-out strategy, developed at a time before the occurrence is reported. This strategy may include multiple levels of response, should identify the mechanisms to be used to investigate the report, and should set forth how notification to law enforcement or governmental agencies and the victim will occur. The strategy should address HIPAA provisions concerning release of evidence of criminal conduct. Finally, the strategy should identify how much assistance will be offered to the identity theft victim to resolve the problems associated with the crime.
The requirements for the final draft are as follows:
- Written in APA style including: Reference page, in-text citations, title page and all required formatting
- 4-5 pages in length, not including title or reference page
- Uses at least three academic references
- Correct grammar and punctuation
- Correct use of nomenclature (do not use slang)
- No abstract is required