All hands on deck: Engagement is set to rise as chapters launch community meetings
The role of health data and health information professionals has never been more prevalent across the country than it has been over the past two…
Evolution: Privacy awareness campaigns
Formerly, CHIMA hosted a privacy awareness week that spanned five business days. We're now transitioning to an awareness campaign so that partners and…
Insights about the Graduate Certificate in Health Terminology Standards (HTS) from alum, Kelly Davison
Kelly S. Davison is a CNA-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse and Certified Terminology Standards Specialist (CTSS), who graduated from the University of Victoria (UVic)’s…
Applications now open for the Georgina Williams Memorial Award
Applications are now being accepted for the Georgina Williams Memorial Award. This award is dedicated to the loving memory of Georgina Williams, June 12, 1951–May…
Continuing the conversation on social determinants of health data standards for Canada
By Francis Lau, Ph.D., FCAHS In April 2021, I posted an article on the status of social determinants of health (SDOH) data standards in EHRs.…
An invitation to join the CIO Strategy Council’s standard-setting process
By Matt MacNeil The CIO Strategy Council is developing several standards relevant to health information professionals, and we encourage you to get involved. The CIO…
Reimagining health data use: Highlights from Data and Information Quality Week 2022
Data and Information Quality Week, hosted by CHIMA, is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of data and information quality and the health information professionals…
Exploring how quality data leads to better information
Data and information, although used interchangeably, have different meanings and implications on the quality of health care. This article will cover the following: The definition…
Being your own data steward in Manitoba during a pandemic
To help the world combat COVID-19, new health services are available to Manitobans and nationwide. Canadians can now access services online and commun…
CDI community meeting: Refreshing the career matrix for CDI specialists
At the last CDI community meeting held on December 10, 2021, the community discussed common models and language for CDI-related roles in the matrix and…