Why Information

Governance?
Hallie Hysong
University of Cincinnati Clermont College, Associate
 Why Information Governance?
Hallie Hysong
University of Cincinnati Clermont College, Associate Level
Purpose Principals
• Shift from fee-for-service to fee- • Principle of accountability
for value.
• Need for reliable data that • Principle of transparency
measures quality, patient safety, • Principle of integrity
cost of care, margin and
productivity. • Principle of protection
• Support the organization’s • Principle of compliance
strategy, operations, regulatory,
legal, risk, and environmental • Principle of availability
requirements • Principle of retention
• Assure information is reliable
and trusted. • Principle of disposition

Benefits Discussion
• Safer and more secure data. • Barriers to Information
• Fast and straightforward Governance.
business intelligence access. • Information Governance is
• Improved collaboration, data on the rise.
sharing and decision-making. • Education in information
• More value gained throughout governance can lead the
the information lifecycle. healthcare industry through
• Reduced costs and more the big data analytics era in
effective risk management. a secure, trustworthy, and
References accurate manner.
AHIMA. (2018). Information Governance FAQs. Retrieved from AHIMA: http://www.ahima.org/topics/infogovernance/faqs?tabid=faq
Beckers Hospital Review. (2014, October 2). AHIMA's 8 principles of information governance. Retrieved from Beckers Hospital Review: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-
technology/ahima-s-8-principles-of-information-governance.html
Bresnick, J. (2017, October 12). Information Governance Gaining Ground in Healthcare Organizations. Retrieved from Health IT Analytics: https://healthitanalytics.com/news/information-governance-gaining-
ground-in-healthcare-organizations
Butler, M. (2017, October 31). Top Takeaways from the 2017 AHIMA Convention. Retrieved from Journal of AHIMA: https://journal.ahima.org/2017/10/31/top-takeaways-from-the-2017-ahima-convention/
Fleissner, B., Jasti, K., Joy Ales, M. B., & Randy Thomas, F. (2014, October). The Importance of Data Governance in Healthcare. Retrieved from Encore Health Resources: http://encorehealthresources.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/10/The-Importance-of-Data-Governance_FINAL-Oct-2014.pdf
Jarousse, L. A. (2016, February 18). Information Governance for Hospitals. Retrieved from H&HN: https://www.hhnmag.com/articles/6956-information-governance-for-hospitals
Paragon. (2014, August 6). 5 Benefits of Creating an Information Governance Strategy. Retrieved from Paragon: http://www.consultparagon.com/blog/5-benefits-of-creating-an-information-governance-strategy
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 Resources Used For The Poster
AHIMA. (2018). Information Governance FAQs. Retrieved from AHIMA:
http://www.ahima.org/topics/infogovernance/faqs?tabid=faq

Beckers Hospital Review. (2014, October 2). AHIMA's 8 principles of information governance. Retrieved
from Beckers Hospital Review: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-
information-technology/ahima-s-8-principles-of-information-governance.html

Bresnick, J. (2017, October 12). Information Governance Gaining Ground in Healthcare Organizations.
Retrieved from Health IT Analytics: https://healthitanalytics.com/news/information-
governance-gaining-ground-in-healthcare-organizations

Butler, M. (2017, October 31). Top Takeaways from the 2017 AHIMA Convention. Retrieved from Journal
of AHIMA: https://journal.ahima.org/2017/10/31/top-takeaways-from-the-2017-ahima-
convention/

Fleissner, B., Jasti, K., Joy Ales, M. B., & Randy Thomas, F. (2014, October). The Importance of Data
Governance in Healthcare. Retrieved from Encore Health Resources:
http://encorehealthresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/The-Importance-of-Data-
Governance_FINAL-Oct-2014.pdf

Jarousse, L. A. (2016, February 18). Information Governance for Hospitals. Retrieved from H&HN:
https://www.hhnmag.com/articles/6956-information-governance-for-hospitals

Paragon. (2014, August 6). 5 Benefits of Creating an Information Governance Strategy. Retrieved from
Paragon: http://www.consultparagon.com/blog/5-benefits-of-creating-an-information-
governance-strategy