Policy on Data Validation in MPI
Data, details and information in the master patient index (MPI) are entered
through the patient registration process. Human error may occur as a result
of entering incorrect information such as a name or date of birth into the
computer registration system, and this can result in matching a patient to
an incorrect patient already in the system or in failure to match the
current registration to an existing patient in the system. The validity of
the MPI directs the identification of virtually every account and every
patient and impacts data reports used at the facility. A jeopardized MPI
can be devastating to a facility and can require a good deal of time and
resources to correct. Errors in the MPI require identification and
correction so that the integrity of the Master Patient Index is maintained.
This is the purpose of a Data Validation in MPI policy.
To begin this assignment and creation of a Data Validation in MPI policy,
examine the guidelines from the AHIMA practice brief, found on the AHIMA
Body of Knowledge, Ensuring Data Integrity through a Clean Master Patient
Index, by Julie A. Dooling, RHIA, and Katherine Downing, MA, RHIA.
Ensuring Data Integrity Through a Clean Master Patient Index
<https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.rasmussen.edu/docview/1503676851?accountid=40836>
This article should be used as a benchmark when creating a facility policy
on Data Validation in MPI. The policy should be developed according to the
bulleted list below:
- Outline a process for data validation. Include all required steps
listed in the article. (Use proper citation from resource.)
- Include a section which identifies an acceptable accuracy rate and the
process to improve when the goal rate is not attained.
- Incorporate the role and responsibility of all involved areas, such as
registration.
- In addition to benchmarking against the AHIMA practice brief, other
resources can be used to review policies and guidelines but begin with the
AHIMA practice brief.
- Follow a standard policy format and layout.
The submission must include a resource page and use citations to
demonstrate the use of resource material.
Please Meet Criteria
Outlines data validation process, uses proper citations
Accuracy rate and process to improve, uses proper citations
Role and responsibility of involved areas, uses proper citations
Standard policy format used
Professional appearance, grammar, spelling, punctuation, APA resource page,
etc.
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