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Steps in information governance lifecycle –
The main steps that are involved in the information governance lifecycle include
identification of information that is available with the organization, analyzing and classifying the
information, and managing the information. Information can be managed in diverse ways, such as
optimizing information, investigating it, securing it, and/or managing the information lifecycle. The
last stage of the information governance lifecycle involves monitoring the progress and evaluating
improvements. The adoption of these steps is considered crucial to optimally use information
(Information life cycle governance - princeton university, 2021).
Information governance plan –
An information governance plan refers to a blueprint that presents a holistic approach for
managing organizational information. It can be used as a guide to implement processes, controls,
roles, and metrics. In the prevailing times when the volume of data and information is expanding at
an unprecedented rate, having an information governance plan is considered to be a fundamental
necessity as it helps to understand the information governance strategy that would be adopted in
order to handle information effectively and optimally. The proper adherence to a well-defined plan
can help an entity in diverse ways by minimizing legal risks associated with inconsistent
information management, diminishing storage costs, and supporting compliance (Iannarelli &
O’Shaughnessy, 2014).
Impact of Information governance plan on data quality –
An information governance plan can help to address data quality issues. According to the
American Health Information Management (AHIMA), an information governance plan revolves
around the accountability framework or who is responsible for carrying out which function
(Warner, 2013). It helps to maintain the quality of data in an organizational setting by influencing
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the decisions that are made in relation to the information assets. A solid information governance
plan mitigates risk relating to poor data quality by assessing risks, comprehending the existing gaps,
and performing advanced planning. Such a plan also helps to enhance data quality by making sure
that relevant policies, tools, and protocols are in place that would enable HIM practitioners to
manage data and information (Warner, 2013).
Importance of Information governance plan –
It is important for healthcare facilities to create an information governance plan as it can help
to manage digital assets i.e., data and information, in a strategic manner. It serves as a blueprint that
can guide the employees to carefully and securely handle data and use it to carry out their roles and
responsibilities. It has a direct implication on healthcare decisions and the quality of care services
that are delivered by healthcare practitioners to patients (Datta et al., 2019).
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References
Datta, R., Valavala, M., & Sharif, M. H. U. (2019). Information Governance: A Necessity in
Today's Business Environment.
Information life cycle governance - princeton university. (2021). Retrieved November 18, 2021,
from
https://cedar.princeton.edu/sites/cedar/files/media/information_lifecycle_governance.pdf.
Iannarelli, J., & O’Shaughnessy, M. (2014). Information governance and security: protecting and
managing your company’s proprietary information. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Warner, D. (2013). IG 101: What is Information Governance?. Journal of AHIMA.
