In this file of HIM 435 Week 5 DQs you will find:

The hospital is due for a Joint Commission accreditation survey in 6 months. The CEO asks for a report regarding the medical staff’s compliance with The Joint Commission requirements for delinquent records for last year. He or she wishes to avoid a citation related to the number of delinquent records. What, exactly, is the information that the CEO requests, and why is this important to not only the everyday operations of the HIM department, but also to the survey?

Find examples of diabetes registries on the internet. What is the purpose of the registry, how is the data obtained, and how is the data used in the management of diabetes?