CE Credit: 1 ML
In recent years, professional ethics have oftentimes been seriously questioned, resulting in a greater demand for transparency and public outcry for accountability. This presentation will begin with a definition of ethics and ethical behavior, as well as their role in the workplace. Attendees will leave with an understanding of why people act unethically; the importance of ethics and having a code of ethics; the costs of unethical behavior; how to create, define, and educate staff or members in the interpretation of a code of ethics; and how to respond to ethical violations. Session will conclude with discussion of a few case studies. This session is intended for all HIM and healthcare documentation professionals, as well as business owners..
Speaker Bio
April has worked in health information and transcription for greater than 15 years. She is a registered health information administrator (RHIA), a certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) and fellow of AHDI, a certified HIPAA professional (CHP) and security specialist (CHSS), and possesses all three credentials awarded by Health IT Certification: certified professional in electronic health records (CPEHR), health information technology (CPHIT), and health information exchange (CPHIE). She has contributed to various professional publications and served in multiple volunteer roles over the years. She served as an AAMT Director from 2004 through 2006. She currently serves on the MHIMA Annual Convention Arrangements Committee, as Chair of the Michigan Medical Record Charities annual silent action and bowling fundraiser, and as the Huron River Chapter of AHDI's membership chair and CEC chair. She will complete her master's in strategic leadership later this year, with her master's project focusing on increasing diversity in health information and transcription through increased awareness and improved educational opportunities for inner-city children..