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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
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function (Warner, 2013). It helps to maintain the quality of data in an organizational setting
by influencing 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.
