Call for Open Comment
Draft 2 Revised 2018 Standards for Accreditation of Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Health Information Management (HIM)
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) requests feedback from all communities of interest on the Second Draft of the propsoed revisions to the 2018 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards for Associate and Baccalaureate Degree
Submit Comments
The Open Comment Period will remain open until July 15, 2018. Even if you accpet the current changes please submit an e-mail of your approval. Comments should be submitted by e-mail to info@cahiim.org
Previous Comments and Draft 2 of the Standards
Public Comments to Draft 1: Summarized Comments for Baccalaureate and Associate Standards
Crosswalk #2: Changes to the Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Standards After first Public Comment Period of Draft #1
Draft 2 2018 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards - Associate Degree
Draft 2 2018 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards - Baccalaureate Degree
Standards Revision Process: Next Steps
All comments ensure all opportunities for input have been received and fully considered by the Health Information Managemement Accreditation Council (HIMAC) prior to the final Standards implementation date. A final version of the 2018 Health Information Management Accreditation Standards for Associate and Baccalaureate Degree will be developed. This final version will be sent to the CAHIIM Board of Directors for adoption.
Standards Revision Projected Timeline
The timeline below is in effect and may be subject to change
TASK |
TIMING |
CAHIIM announces Second Open Comment Period for Draft 2 Revised 2018 Standards for Accreditation of Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Health Information Management (HIM) |
June 14, 2018 |
All Public Comments submitted on Draft 2 |
July 15, 2018 |
Health Information Management Accreditation Council (HIMAC) reviews all feedback and comments from all stakeholders |
July 2018 |
CAHIIM Board of Directors adopts the final 2018 HIM Standards for Accreditation for Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs and publishes Implementation Plan for Initial and Continuing programs |
August 2018 |
