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Effective Date: July 1, 2021

Chapter: Information Management

IM.01.01.01: The hospital plans for managing information.

Rationale: Not applicable.

Introduction: Introduction to Standard IM.01.01.01

Planning is the most critical part of the organization’s information management process and requires the collaborative involvement of all levels and areas of the hospital. The hospital’s plan for information management considers the full spectrum of data generated and used by the organization; financial data, human resources data, supply inventories, and health information are examples of the different types of data that are considered in the information management planning process. Planning for the management of information does not necessarily result in a single, comprehensive written information management plan; however, planning does establish clear relationships between the hospital’s needs and its goals. In addition to the hospital’s goals, the hospital’s mission, services, staff, patient safety practices, modes of service delivery, resources, and technology are considered during the information management planning process.

The flow of information within the organization, as well as to and from external organizations, is another important consideration for information management planning. Planning takes into account the data and information required to support relationships with outside providers, services, contractors, purchasers, and payers. By identifying internal and external information needs, organizations can make information available when and where it is needed. Organizations that understand the flow of information can achieve efficient data collection and distribution, along with effective security of health information.

Elements of Performance

2 The hospital identifies how data and information enter, flow within, and leave the organization.

EP Attributes

New FSA CMS DOC ESP

§482.24(b)(2) ESP-1

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Program: Hospital