consider how you think records management procedures have had to respond to this piece of legislation.
what piece of leglislation?
Can you please explin this assignmet for me. I don't understand what it is I am suppose to do. I need a jump start so I can proceed to complete on my own.
This is the what my syllabus states:
8. CheckPoint: Patient Self-Determination Act
• Resource: P. 10 of Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices
• Due Date: Day 5 [post to the Individual forum]
• Discuss, in 250 to 300 words, the effect of the Patient Self-Determination Act on health care delivery. Consider how you think records management procedures have had to respond to this piece of legislation.
To determine how records management procedures have responded to a specific legislation, follow these steps:
1. Identify the legislation: Firstly, you need to know the legislation that you are referring to. Please provide the name of the legislation or its relevant details.
2. Understand the impact: Research and understand the specific requirements and implications of the legislation on records management procedures. Look for any specific obligations, responsibilities, or changes the legislation introduced. Examine how it affects the creation, maintenance, storage, retrieval, and disposal of records.
3. Review existing procedures: Assess the existing records management procedures before the legislation was enacted. Understand how the organization previously managed its records and identify areas that may need adaptation or improvement to align with the legislation.
4. Identify necessary changes: Compare the requirements of the legislation with the existing procedures. Determine what changes and adjustments need to be made to ensure compliance with the legislation. This may include changes to record creation, retention periods, access controls, data protection measures, or disposal processes.
5. Develop new procedures: Using the identified changes, develop new records management procedures that align with the legislation. This may involve creating new policies, guidelines, or workflows that address the specific requirements introduced by the legislation.
6. Train personnel: Train all personnel involved in records management on the new procedures. Ensure they understand the legislation, its implications, and their responsibilities in complying with it. Provide any necessary guidance or training materials to support implementation.
7. Implement and monitor: Put the new procedures into action and closely monitor their effectiveness. This involves ongoing assessment and refinement to ensure continued compliance with the legislation. Monitor any changes to the legislation and make necessary adjustments to the procedures accordingly.
8. Regularly review and update: Regularly review the records management procedures to keep them up-to-date with any changes in the legislation or organizational requirements. Perform periodic audits or assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Note: Without knowledge of the specific legislation you are referring to, it is not possible for me to provide specific details about how records management procedures have responded. Please provide the name or relevant details of the legislation you are interested in, and I can help you with a more tailored response.