The Role of Health Information Management and Administrative Leadership in Enhancing the Quality and Security of Electronic Medical Records

Abstract

Health Information Management (HIM) and administrative leadership significantly affect the quality and security of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). As information technology advances, data quality remains a crucial concern for health authorities and providers (House & Mishra, 2015). Electronic medical records play a role in improving health information management and minimizing paperwork. Yet, Electronic Medical Records still encounter inconsistent data quality. Therefore, health information management plays a vital part in ensuring the quality of data in electronic medical records. Health Information Management pursues the quality, privacy, confidentiality, and security of data. Factors such as information literacy, compliance to standards, accountability, and stakeholder engagement influence the quality of health information management. Therefore, to reduce the risk of jeopardizing patient safety, policymakers and stakeholders need to examine the effect of quality, compliance, privacy, and confidentiality of Health Information Management on Electronic Medical Records.