Celebrating Health Information Management Professionals

Health Information Professional (HIP) Week, from October 21-25, 2024, is a special occasion to celebrate the vital role that Health Information Management (HIM) professionals play in the healthcare industry. This week recognizes the dedication and expertise of HIM professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure health data is accurate, secure and accessible when it’s needed most.
HIM professionals are essential in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and accessibility of health information. Their work ensures that high-quality data is available for a wide range of purposes — from patient care to research, and from disease surveillance to efficient resource management. HIM professionals understand the processes to maintain the paper and hybrid record. As health care continues to move towards an electronic patient record, HIM professionals play an integral role facilitating these transitions, maintaining standards and protecting patient privacy and data security.
Health Information Professional Week 2024 is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the often behind-the-scenes work of HIM professionals who contribute enormously to the healthcare ecosystem. Their expertise in data collection, coding, privacy and analytics is crucial for providing high-quality patient care, maintaining the integrity of health information and supporting health care research and planning. It’s a week to celebrate their dedication to enhancing health care through the power of data!
The Canadian Health Information Management Association is offering virtual education sessions throughout HIP week. Our HIMs are encouraged to attend these sessions reinforcing the work they do for our organization is recognized, valued and appreciated while providing them the opportunity for growth.
Submitted by: Health Information Services
For more info. contact: Shelley Emerson, Manager – HIS email