Productivity and PR Paper

ScenarioGreat Lakes Hospital implemented an electronic health record, after years of using a paper-based system. Most of the patient care process is completed electronically, but some elements are completed in a hybrid format (paper that is later scanned into an electronic format). Managers must consider productivity standards based on previous processes from the paper-based environment, a current hybrid environment, and a future environment with a fully implemented EMR.Productivity and establishing benchmarks play a significant role in performance evaluations at Great Lakes. As an HIM manager, you are responsible for mid-year and annual performance appraisals and using best practices to establish benchmarks. Benchmarks are set by comparing similar hospitals and following standards set by The Joint Commission. The HIM department also use these guidelines to establish productivity and best practices for health information functions.InstructionsYou are asked to develop a performance appraisal template for mid-year and annual performance evaluations. The template will outline productivity standards, benchmarking standards, and performance criteria for which HIM department employees will be evaluated.a. Review AHIMA’s Management Practices for the Release of Information ( b. Outline productivity standards for the new of Release of Information Associate or Scanning Associate, based on key functions and job responsibilities.i. Include standards for low, medium, and high performers.a. Develop a benchmark for the Release of Information Associate or Scanning Associate position.b. Provide instructions for how the benchmark is achieved and key indicators (i.e., 98% achievement).c. Outline best practices used that make it possible to achieve the outcome desired.d. Describe how implementing the best practice in the HIM department will help to achieve the goal or productivity standard.