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The call for nominations for the Board of Directors and Accreditation Councils is now closed. We thank all who applied. At this time, CAHIIM continues to welcome applications for Peer Reviewer and industry professional reviewer positions. See tabs below for additional information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Peer Reviewers

Accreditation Peer Reviewers are the essential basis of the CAHIIM program accreditation assessment process. Peer reviewers are academic professionals who are associated with CAHIIM Accredited programs. Peer Reviewers are designated as representative of either the Health Informatics, the Health Information Management, or the Health Science professions. They are trained by or obtaining sufficient information to understand the total educational program and to ensure the quality of the program’s stated philosophy, goals, objectives, and curriculum with the established Accreditation Standards. Trained Reviewers are dedicated volunteers and, through their role, provide a service in verifying program information on the operations and performance of all Accreditation Standards. The peer review team will report all findings during the site visit to either the Accreditation Council, based on the program and program level they are reviewing.

Requirements for Peer Reviewers

Peer Reviewers must be able to travel across the country, have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, good time management skills, flexibility, demonstrate good team leadership, and have access to a laptop or tablet computer. A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Reviewers are required to conduct two site visit reviews per calendar year if sites are available.

HIM Peer Reviewer Qualifications

The professional credential of RHIT or RHIA – Master’s degree is preferred, but not required.
Minimum of 3 years teaching and/or program director experience in a CAHIIM Accredited program.

HIM Peer Review Brochure

HI Peer Reviewer Qualifications

A doctoral degree in any field is preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years teaching and/or program leadership experience in a Health Informatics program.

HI Peer Review Brochure

Submit Your Application

To apply to be a peer reviewer, make sure to submit a completed application in the field in which you qualify and your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

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CAHIIM Board of Directors

CAHIIM Board of Directors exercises all corporate powers and manages the business affairs of CAHIIM. The Board has the fiduciary responsibility and sets the strategic direction of the corporation. The contributions of our Board are vital to CAHIIM achieving its mission and its newly articulated strategic direction of independence, growth, continued relevance and sustainability.

CAHIIM is currently organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. CAHIIM serves the public by establishing standards, as well as enforcing these standards for the educational preparation of Health Informatics (HI), Health Information Management (HIM) and other health professionals ensuring a workforce that can provide the highest achievable quality of Healthcare.

Qualifications of Board Directors

Board Directors, in addition to demonstrating leadership skills in their field of practice, must exhibit exemplary ethical and legal behavior and abide by CAHIIM’s code of conduct of confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility. Board Directors must have no concurrent employment and/or service that would represent a conflict of interest to CAHIIM.

All Directors must have an earned graduate degree, with a doctoral degree preferred. The Board of Directors meets quarterly with a minimum of one in-person meeting per year. Directors also chair and serve on Board committees, including the Finance, Governance, and Nominations Committees.

Health Informatics Accreditation Council (HIAC)

Health Informatics Accreditation Council

The Health Informatics Accreditation Council (HIAC) members meet at minimum for 1 hour monthly via teleconference to review programs and recommend the appropriate accreditation status. The HIAC also develops and updates standards for accreditation.

The contributions of our volunteers are vital to the CAHIIM program accreditation assessment process. It provides an excellent opportunity to give back to the community, network with other experts in the industry, develop new skills, and build on existing experience and knowledge.

The term of volunteer service is for three (3) years.

Qualifications of Council Members

Required

Demonstrated experience as an educator with proven educational leadership.
For a practitioner, has served as adjunct faculty or educational program advisory board member in the discipline represented by the Accreditation Council.
Hold a terminal degree in the field related to the Council’s scope of accreditation.
Exhibit exemplary ethical and legal behavior.
Employment severance with the Member organization
Past service as a director of any Member Organization’s Board of Directors or similar body.
Agreement to abide by CAHIIM’s requirements concerning confidentiality, conflicts, dualities, and fiduciary responsibility.
Agreement to abide by the core values and code of conduct for CAHIIM decision-makers.
No concurrent service that would represent a conflict of interest to CAHIIM.

Desirable

Innovative.
Collaborative.
Demonstrated broad knowledge base in the discipline.
Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills.
Graduate or terminal degree, doctoral degree preferred.
Past experience with other groups that complement CAHIIM’s activities, such as a certification board for the discipline represented.

Health Information Management Accreditation Council (HIMAC)

Health Information Management Accreditation Council

The Health Information Management Accreditation Council (HIMAC) meets for at least 1.5 hours monthly via teleconference. The members review programs and recommend the appropriate accreditation status (Accreditation Awarded or Accreditation Denied) for all programs seeking review. The review process takes, on average, approximately five hours a month to complete. The HIMAC also develops and updates standards for accreditation.

The term of volunteer service is for three years.

Qualifications of Council Members

Required

Demonstrated experience as an educator with proven educational leadership.
For a practitioner, has served as adjunct faculty or educational program advisory board member in the discipline represented by the Accreditation Council.
Hold a terminal degree in the field related to the Council’s scope of accreditation.
Exhibit exemplary ethical and legal behavior.
Employment severance with the Member organization
Past service as a director of any Member Organization’s Board of Directors or similar body.
Agreement to abide by CAHIIM’s requirements concerning confidentiality, conflicts, dualities, and fiduciary responsibility.
Agreement to abide by the core values and code of conduct for CAHIIM decision-makers.
No concurrent service that would represent a conflict of interest to CAHIIM.

Desirable

Innovative.
Collaborative.
Demonstrated broad knowledge base in the discipline.
Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills.
Graduate or terminal degree, doctoral degree preferred.
For HIMAC – RHIA certification.
Past experience with other groups that complement CAHIIM’s activities, such as a certification board for the discipline represented.

Commission on Accreditation for Health Science Education (CAHSE)

CAHSE Board of Directors exercise all corporate powers and manage the business affairs of the organization. The Board has the fiduciary responsibility and sets the strategic direction of the corporation. The contributions of our Board are vital to CAHSE achieving its mission and its newly articulated strategic direction of independence, growth, continued relevance and sustainability.

Qualifications of Board Members

Board Directors, in addition to demonstrating leadership skills in their field of practice, must exhibit exemplary ethical and legal behavior and abide by CAHSE’s code of conduct of confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility. Board Directors must have no concurrent employment and/or service that would represent a conflict of interest to CAHSE.

All Directors must have an earned graduate degree with a doctoral degree preferred.

Industry Professional Reviewers

CAHIIM involves industry professionals as advisors, program reviewers, and task force members for various projects, such as standards and competency development. If you are an industry professional interested in working with CAHIIM, we would love to connect with you.