Information Governance Plan
Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
I.2. Develop strategies for the management of information.
I.3. Develop strategies to achieve data integrity with data governance standards.
I.6. Design data dictionaries in compliance with governance standards.
Domain III. Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
III.5. Create organizational knowledge with database management techniques.
Information Governance Plan and Data Dictionary
This course project will help you
broaden your understanding in interpreting health information terminologies, vocabularies and classification systems.
develop data management policies and structure.
develop policies and procedures for the exchange of health information
develop methods for promoting interoperability using health informatics and information governance standards.
As Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a health organization, you will create an information governance plan and data dictionary component.
Your project will include a written policy on how your organization will manage/govern data and protected health information.
Things to consider:
What are the associated standards for this type of setting?
What type of information are you governing?
How would you implement this plan?
What other factors need to be considered?
In addition to your data governance plan you will create a data dictionary (minimum of 8 elements with 5 attributes)
Consider the applicable data set or documentation requirements, and standards for the health setting of choice.
Sample Answer
Information Governance Plan for [Hospital Name]
Introduction
This document outlines the information governance plan for [Hospital Name]. It establishes policies and procedures for the management and protection of all data assets, including protected health information (PHI). This plan ensures data integrity, facilitates interoperability, and promotes responsible data use, adhering to relevant healthcare informatics and information governance standards.