Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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Dr. Jones' statement that all of her dictated reports should be considered approved unless corrections are made within 72 hours is known as:

  1. autoauthentication.

  2. automatic record completion.

  3. chart tracking.

  4. electronic signature.

The correct answer is: autoauthentication.

The concept described in Dr. Jones' statement refers to a practice where dictated reports are automatically considered approved unless there are corrections made in a specified time frame, which is typically 72 hours. This is known as autoauthentication. Autoauthentication streamlines the process of record approval, allowing healthcare providers to save time and maintain efficient workflows. When a professional dictates a report, their verbal authorization is assumed, and unless there is a documented objection or required changes within the timeframe, the report is treated as verified and part of the official medical record. This practice encourages timely documentation and can enhance the patient care process by ensuring that records are completed efficiently. The other options are related to different aspects of health information management. Automatic record completion involves processes that allow for records to be finalized under specific conditions, but it doesn't specifically imply the assumption of approval like autoauthentication does. Chart tracking generally refers to monitoring the status of medical records and documents in a healthcare setting, while electronic signature pertains to the secure and legal electronic form of signing documents digitally. None of these options embody the specific concept of reports being approved by default unless corrections are made, which makes autoauthentication the correct answer.