About Us, Mission Statement, History
The mission of the Medical Records Department is to maintain clear and complete medical records on every patient who was admitted and discharged from the hospital, who was treated in the Emergency Department or ambulatory care units, or who received any service from AUBMC. The information is gathered from each patient encounter and is retrieved whenever necessary to enhance patient care. Furthermore, the Medical Records Department is committed to assisting the medical staff and other healthcare professionals of the Medical Center in their duties and responsibilities to maintain timely completion and proper documentation of patient care in the medical record.
Services
Handling patients/ patients’ representatives' requests for information: release medical information and copies of diagnostic results to the patient or his/ her authorized or legal representative
Issuing a Copy of the Birth Certificate
Transcription of patient information by providing and coordinating a centralized dictation/ transcription system
Availability and accessibility to patient information: The medical record shall be made available to healthcare providers involved directly in patient care in a timely manner.
Retrieval and review of medical records for review, research, presentation, or preparation of case reports
Coding of medical records using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM classification systems
Medical Record Analysis for completeness, timeliness, and proper documentation as required by bylaws and rules and regulations of the medical staff, MOH, and JCI standards
Retention of Records: AUBMC shall retain permanently all health information in its original paper form for a period of 10 years from the patient’s last treatment and 10 years after the patient reaches the age of majority (18 years). AUBMC shall create a microfilm or an electronic copy and destroy the hard copy of medical records after the specified retention period by shredding or using other suitable means
Department Head
Release of Information
Medical information and copies of diagnostic results are released to the patient or his/ her authorized or legal representative
Location
AUBMC, MAB (Medical Administration Building), B1
Working Hours
Follow up between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
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