Initiative #1
Promote the Education Approval Program by working with and mentoring local schools through the approval process.
RESEARCH LINKS

Education Program Approval Becoming an MT: Choosing an MT School
 
Initiative #2
Promote and participate in AHDI's Advocacy Summit.
RESEARCH LINKS

Promote and Participate in the Advocacy Summit.




Initiative #3
Coordinate a local effort to advocate for and promote AHDI standards for certification.
RESEARCH LINKS

AAMT 2004 Resolutions Committee Report to the House of Delegates, Creation of Standards for Certification Frequently Asked Questions about the RMT and CMT Exams AHDI Credentials and Designations Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Report Advance Medical Transcription Salary Survey MTIA Statement on Credentialing for Healthcare Documentation Workers Sample Case Study from Pennsylvania, Sample Letters and Sample Sunrise Evaluation Form




Initiative #4
Promote credentialing through a full-fledged RMT/CMT Study Group hosted by your component.
RESEARCH LINKS

RMT/CMT Study Group Guide RMT Candidate Guide RMT Blue Print CMT Candidate Guide CMT Blue Print
 
Initiative #5
Advocate for the profession and quality patient care documentation through a public awareness event to:
  1. Promote the “Have You Read Your Medical Record?” project
  2. Educate the public in the importance of and procedures to create personal health records
 RESEARCH LINKS

Have You Read Your Medical Record Poster Have You Read Your Medical Record-Quick Tips Instructions for Contacting and Working with Local Media Outlets Personal Health Record: What’s in it for You? Pamphlet Have you Read Your Medical Record? Power Point Presentation
 
Initiative #6
Promote better dictation practices through a targeted initiative to educate local providers using the Dictation Best Practices Tool Kit.
RESEARCH LINKS

A Note from AHDI How to Use This Kit Dictation Best Practices Audiovisual Presentation
  • High-Speed
  • Dial Up
Dictation Best Practices PowerPoint Presentation Presentation Handouts
  • Presenter’s Notes with Slides
  • Dictation Best Practices Presentation Outline
  • Slides with Notes Area
Dictation Best Practices Rationale Dictation 101 Model Policies & Procedures Sample Improvement Letter Q Cards Tip Sheet Documentation Work Flow Poster
 
Initiative #7
Develop an alliance liaison program that reaches out to and gets involved with local and state alliance groups.
RESEARCH LINKS

American Health Information Management Association: Medical Group Management Association: American Nurses Association: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society:
 
Initiative #8
Coordinate an effort to promote and support workforce development through the Registered Apprenticeship Program.
RESEARCH LINKS

Registered Apprenticeship Overview MT Career Path Department of Labor Standards for Apprenticeship
 
Initiative #9
Advocate for workforce development and support of military families by organizing an informational event or participating in a military career fair.
RESEARCH LINKS

Information for Military Installation: Military Spouse Initiative PowerPoint Presentation Military Spouse Initiative Volunteer Guidelines Military Spouse Initiative Pamphlet