Auditing medical records helps reduce liability
Ganguli, G.; Winfrey, S.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 44(10): 30-35
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 10145322 Document Number: 361591
An internal audit of a hospital's medical records department compares the department to standards developed by the hospital and to benchmarks set by accrediting organizations. An auditor can review the department's economy and effectiveness through employee surveys, direct observation, and interviews. By uncovering deficiencies and making recommendations for their correction, an internal audit can help limit a hospital's liability exposure.