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Explore CHIMA’s communities

If you have a passion for health information, exploring a community is great way to stay connected. Each of the 13 communities has working groups that are focused on advancing and connecting with like-minded individuals who want to contribute to professional practice.

As you explore these communities, you will find opportunities to engage in building the practice of health information. Community facilitators will be there along the way to initiate conversations and guide discussion. Communities seek to spotlight talent, highlight career success and build professional development learning in relevant areas of interest. Their efforts engage over 1800 leaders across Canada.

CHIMA Community Pass

Take the first step into health information with a CHIMA Community Pass, your gateway to a world of exclusive connections within the Canadian Health Information Management Association’s (CHIMA) vibrant online practice communities. With this pass, you’ll gain access to a rich repository of the latest industry news, cutting-edge developments, and insights directly through your CHIMA account.

Buy your individual community pass today. $24.99/yr . 1 month free

Groups or organizations looking to leverage for working groups and projects? Buy a community subscription today.

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CHIMA Practice Communities

A CHIMA Practice Communities.  Designed for individuals passionate about advancing the practice of health information.

It serves as a collaborative space where contributors from across Canada can connect, share insights, and build collective knowledge on specific areas of interest that are crucial to the nation’s health care landscape. 

Clinical Documentation Improvement Community

Clinical documentation is used to facilitate communication, allow evidence-based health care systems to automate decisions, provide evidence for legal records and create patient registry functions so health agencies can manage and research large patient populations more efficiently.

Interoperability & Terminology standards community

This practice involves establishing uniform protocols and vocabularies that enable seamless and secure exchange, interpretation, and use of patient health information ensuring that data shared between entities remains consistent, accurate, and actionable for improved care.

Information governance community

This practice is the strategic framework employed by health care organizations to manage, utilize, and secure patient health information, ensuring its integrity, confidentiality, and availability in compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements, thereby enhancing the quality of patient care and protecting patient privacy.

Medical coding community

This practice focuses on converting health care diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes, derived from clinical documentation, to accurately capture patient care events.

Health Information Certified Associate community

This practice spans clinical knowledge, professionalism, health care office management, technology utilization, and health care systems. They manage administrative tasks and leveraging technology for enhanced care. 

CHIMA Chapter Communities

Regional gatherings designed to shine a light on the talents and achievements of its members within a specific geographic area. Chapter Communities are designed to spotlight community members, educate attendees on regional advancements in health information, and provide updates from the Association. The format of these meetings varies depending on speaker preference, technical capabilities, facilitation style, and other factors.

A membership is required to participate in the CHIMA Chapter Communities. The Chapter’s do not yet leverage the community platform, but this is coming soon!

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Chapter BCYT

British Columbia and Yukon (BCYT) Chapter community

Chapter ABNT

Alberta and Northwest Territories (ABNT) Chapter community

Chapter SK

Saskatchewan (SK) Chapter community

Chapter MBNU

Manitoba and Nunavut (MBNU) Chapter Community

Chapter Ontario

Ontario Chapter Community

Chapter NSPE

Nova Scotia and PEI (NSPE) Chapter Community

Chapter NB

New Brunswick (NB) Chapter Community

Chapter NL

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Chapter Community

Expand your network with a CHIMA affiliate membership and join a Chapter Community.

The health information profession is strengthened by diverse voices and stories. Be a part of the conversation by joining member engagements or contributing community-generated content that will reach Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

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