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About
GCHIMA |
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GCHIMA Purpose |
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The
purpose of this association shall be to commit to
excellence in the management of health information for
the benefit of patients and providers.
The Gulf
Coast Health Information Management Association is one
of the Regional Associations in the state of Florida,
referred to as Region V., or GCHIMA. GCHIMA
encompasses Citrus, Dixie, Hillsborough, Levy,
Hernando, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter, and Polk
Counties and is comprised of over 250 members who are
responsible for ensuring high quality and efficiency
in health care. |
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GCHIMA
Mission |
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To
encourage the highest attainable levels of
professional competence in those who manage
health records and health information systems. |
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To
be a liaison to the state's authoritative body
in health records and health information systems
and to be an advocate for the professional in
governmental, academic, social or business
issues that affect the management of health
records or health information systems. |
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To
promote the professional standing of those who
manage health records and health information
systems. |
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To
promote a structure that will ensure
comprehensive communications between the Gulf
Coast Health Information Management Association
and the Florida Health Information Management
Association regarding issues of mutual concern. |
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To
contribute within the scope of the professional
to quality and efficiency in health care. |
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Board of
Directors 2008-2009 GCHIMA Officers
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President
Diane M. Lerch, RHIA, CHPS, CCS, CHA
dmlerchrhia@aol.com
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President Responsibilities:
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Preside over
GCHIMA meetings
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Chairperson,
Executive Committee - conduct GCHIMA
Executive Board meetings (generally before
each membership meeting and other called
as needed)
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Delegate to
FHIMA House of Delegates, attends / serves
as Delegate at annual state convention
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Participate in
annual FHIMA Leadership meeting
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Represent
overall membership of Region
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Estimated time
required per year for position: 100
hrs
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President-Elect
Becky Scutro, RHIA
rscutro@itt-tech.edu
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President-Elect Responsibilities:
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Chairperson, Program Committee,
responsible for educational programs for
GCHIMA meetings
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Delegate to FHIMA House of Delegates,
attends / serves as Delegate at annual
state convention
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Participate in annual FHIMA Leadership
meeting
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Estimated time required per year for
position: 100 hrs
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Past President
Suzanne Spigner,
RHIT
Suzanne@eliterecordssc.com |
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Past-President Responsibilities:
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Chairperson, Nominating committee
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Member, GCHIMA Executive Board
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Delegate to FHIMA House of Delegates,
attends / serves as Delegate at annual
state convention
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Estimated time required per year for
position: 100 hrs
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Treasurer
Jeanna Hickey,
RHIA
Jeanna.hickey@hcahealthcare.com
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Treasurer Responsibilities (2 year term):
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Secretary
Joan Warner, CCS
jewarner@tampabay.rr.com |
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Delegates
Marion Godwin,
RHIT
Mgodwin2002@msn.com
Lucelly Miller, RHIT
lucelly@tampabay.rr.com
Melissa Myrick, MSA, RHIA
melissa.myrick@baycare.org
Karla Philippou, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CHCC
karlap@tampabay.rr.com
Virginia Pisani-McKinney, RHIA
vpmckinney@verizon.net
Alternate
Delegates
Hertencia Bowe,
MSA, RHIA
HBowe@polk.edu
Barbara Gieger, RHIT
blgieger@tampabay.rr.com
Delegate Responsibilities
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Delegate to FHIMA House of Delegates,
attends / serves as Delegate at annual
state convention
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Estimated time required per year for
position: 10 hrs
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