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Medical Records Management
Module 1
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IntroductionMedical records management
systems are only as good as the ease of retrieval of the data in the files.
Organization and adherence to set routines will help to ensure that medical records are accessible when they are needed.
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This course will examine:Reasons for keeping accurate
recordsOwnership of recordsDifferences among types of recordsDifferences among types of
informationMaking corrections in the recordFiling procedures and systemsForms found in medical records
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Why Medical Records Are ImportantAssist the physician in providing the
best possible care to the patientOffer legal protection to those who
provide care to the patientProvide statistical information that
is helpful to researchersVital for financial reimbursement
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Ownership of the Medical RecordThe maker, who initiated and
developed the record, owns the physical medical record.
The maker can be a physician or a medical facility.
Patients have a right of access to the information in the record.
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Points to Remember
Medical records must be kept confidential and in a secured, locked location.
The record should never leave the
medical facility in which it originated.
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Creating an Efficient Medical Record SystemThe system should:provide for easy retrievalbe organized and orderlycontain information that is
completely legiblecontain accurate informationshow information that is easily
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Types of RecordsPaper-based medical records
Computer-based medical records
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Disadvantages of Paper-Based Medical RecordsOnly one person can use the record
at a time, unless multiple people are crowding around the same record.
Items can be easily lost or misfiled or can slip out of the record if not securely fastened.
The record itself can be misplaced or be in a different area of the facility when needed.
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Advantages of Computer-Based Medical RecordsMore than one person can use the
record at a time.Information can be accessed in a
variety of physical locations.Records can often be accessed from
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Organization of the Medical RecordSource-oriented records
Problem-oriented records
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Source-Oriented Medical RecordsTraditional method of keeping
patient records.Observations and data are cataloged
according to their sources.Forms and progress notes are filed in
reverse chronologic order.Separate sections are established for
laboratory reports, x-ray films, radiology reports, and so on.
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Problem-Oriented Medical Records
Divides records into
four bases:
1. Database
2. Problem list
3. Treatment plan
4. Progress notes
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DatabaseIncludes:Chief complaintPresent illnessPatient profileReview of systemsPhysical examinationLaboratory reports
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Problem ListNumbered and titled list of every
problem the patient has that requires treatment
May include social and demographic troubles as well as medical and/or surgical notes
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Treatment PlanIncludes:ManagementAdditional workups neededTherapy
Each plan is titled and numbered with respect to the problem.
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Progress NotesStructured notes are numbered to
correspond with each problem number.
Progress notes follow the SOAP approach.
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SOAP Approach to Progress NotesSOAP acronymS—Subjective impressionsO—Objective clinical evidenceA—Assessment or diagnosisP—Plans for further studies,
treatment, or management
Optional E—Evaluation
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Contents of the Complete Case HistorySubjective InformationPatient’s full nameParents’ names, if
childSexDate of birthMarital statusSpouse’s nameNumber of childrenSocial Security
numberDriver’s license
number
Home address and phone
Email address
Occupation and employer
Business address and phone
Healthcare insurance information
Spouse’s employment information
Source of referral
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Personal and Medical HistoryOften obtained by patient
questionnaireProvides information about any past
illnesses or surgical operationsExplains injuries or physical defectsInformation about the patient’s daily
health habitsInformation about allergies, advance
directives, living wills, and so on
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Patient’s Family HistoryPhysical condition of members of
the patient’s family
Past illnesses and diseases family members may have experienced
Record of causes of family members’ deaths
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Patient Information Form
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Patient’s Social HistoryInformation about the patient’s lifestyle
Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use history
Marital information
Psychological information
Emotional information, if pertinent
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Patient’s Chief ComplaintNature and duration of pain, if anyTime when the patient first noticed
symptomsPatient’s opinion as to the possible
causes of the difficultiesRemedies that the patient may have
applied or triedPast medical treatment for the same
condition
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Objective InformationObjective findings, often called signs, are gained from the physician’s examination of the patient.
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Objective InformationPhysical examination and findingsLaboratory and radiology reportsDiagnosisTreatment prescribed Progress notesCondition at the time of termination
of treatment
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Obtaining the HistoryHistories may be obtained by:Patient questionnaireMedical assistant asking the patient
questionsPhysician asking the patient
questionsCombination of questionnaire and
questions
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Medical Assistant’s Role When Taking Patient HistoryTake history in a physical location
that ensures patient confidentiality.Ask open-ended questions.Obtain details of the patient’s
condition and symptoms.Keep all information about the
patient confidential.
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AuthenticationFor a chart to be admissible as
evidence in court, the person dictating or writing the entries must be able to attest that they were true and correct at the time they were written.
This is “authentication” and is best done by initialling entries made to the medical record.
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Making Additions to the RecordPlace the most recent information on
top.Physicians should read and initial
reports before they are filed.Some offices direct only abnormal
reports to the physician.Follow the office policy as to which
method is used in that particular office.
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Laboratory ReportsOften on different colors of paper
for easy reference.May need to be attached to
standard-sized paper.Reports may be shingled, if
necessary.
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Laboratory Reports (cont’d)
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Radiology ReportsUsually typed on standard-sized
stationery.Place in reverse chronologic order,
with the most recent report on top.Medical records often have a
separate section for laboratory and radiology reports.
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Progress NotesContinually added to the medical
record.Must list each patient visit and any
notations about the visit.Instructions, prescriptions, and
telephone calls for advice should be noted in the progress notes.
Always initial entries in progress notes.
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Making Corrections and Alterations to Medical RecordsNever use correction fluid, erasers, or
any other type of obliteration methods.
Do not mark through information to obliterate it.
Do not hide errors.If errors could affect the health and
well-being of the patient, bring it to the physician’s attention immediately.
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Correcting an ErrorThree Steps1. Draw one line through the error.2. Insert the correction above or
immediately after the error.3. In the margin, write “correction”
or “corr” and initial the entry.
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Correcting Electronic RecordsIf an error is made while typing,
simply backspace and correct the error.
If the error is discovered later, make an additional entry with corrected information.
Do not delete or change previous entries on electronic records.
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Keeping Records CurrentRecords must be methodically kept
current.Do not allow histories and reports to
accumulate for long before filing them.The patient’s health is jeopardized
when current, accurate records are not available to the physician.
Remember that the physician bases his decisions on the information in the patient medical record.
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PrescriptionsSome prescription pads are printed
on Non Carbon Required (NCR) paper, which automatically makes a copy for the medical record.
All prescriptions must be noted in the medical record, including refills called in to the patient’s pharmacy.
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Classifications of Records in the Physician’s OfficeActive files
–patients currently receiving treatmentInactive files
–patients who have not been seen for about 6 months to a year.
Closed files–patients who have died, moved away, or otherwise discontinued treatment
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Transfer of RecordsFollow office policies regarding
transferring medical records from active to inactive or closed categories.
Files may need to be physically rearranged to accommodate transfers.
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Retention and DestructionMost physicians keep medical
records for 10 years at a minimum.Some records may warrant longer
retention periods.Records for minor patients should
be kept for at least 3 years after he or she reaches legal age.
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Retention and DestructionFollow local, state, and federal
guidelines for retention and destruction of records.
In most cases, keep medical records at least as long as the length of time of the statute of limitations for medical professional liability claims.
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Retention and DestructionMedicare and Medicaid patient
records must be kept for at least 6 years.
Keep records on patients who are deceased for at least 2 years.
Follow office policies for record retention and destruction.
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Releasing Medical Record Information
Requests must be made in writing for release of records.
Patients must sign an authorization for release of medical records.
Patients can revoke previously signed authorizations for release of records.
Release only records that are specified on the request.
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Releasing Medical Record Information (cont’d)
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Filing EquipmentVarious types of equipment are available for storing medical records in today’s medical offices.
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Considerations in Choosing Filing EquipmentOffice space availabilityStructural considerationsCost of space and equipmentSize, type, and volume of recordsConfidentiality requirementsRetrieval speedFire protection
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Types of Filing SystemsDrawer filesShelf filesRotary circular filesLateral filesCompactible filesAutomated filesCard files
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Filing SuppliesDivider guidesOUTguidesOUTfoldersFiles and foldersLabels
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Filing ProceduresConditioningReleasingIndexing and codingSortingStoring and filing
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Indexing RulesLast name first, then first name,
then middle name or initial.Initials precede names beginning
with the same letter.Hyphenated names are treated as
one unit.Apostrophes are disregarded.
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Indexing RulesIndex each part of foreign names if
confused as to first and last names.Names with prefixes are filed in
regular alphabetic order.Abbreviated parts of a name are
indexed as written.
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Indexing RulesName of a married woman is
indexed by legal name.Titles may be used as the last filing
unit if needed to distinguish from another identical name.
Terms of seniority are indexed only to distinguish from an identical name.
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Filing MethodsAlphabeticNumericAlphanumericSubject
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Color-CodingAlmost all medical offices use some
sort of color-coding in their filing systems.
Numeric color-coding provides a high degree of patient confidentiality.
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Color-Coding (cont’d)
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Transitory or Temporary FilesTransitory or temporary files are
used for materials having no permanent value.
Materials in these files are kept there temporarily, usually until the document is dealt with and no longer needed.
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