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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. |
| 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 2011-2012 GCHIMA Officers |
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President
Jessica Stimson, RHIT
gchimapresident@gmail.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
Susan Rivelli, RHIT
gchimapresidentelect@gmail.com |
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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
Iris lcantara, RHIA, CCS
gchimapastpresident@gmail.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
Colleen McComas, RHIT
gchimatreasurer@gmail.com |
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Treasurer Responsibilities (2 year term):
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Secretary
Phoebe Carlile, RHIT
gchimasecretary@gmail.com |
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Secretary Responsibilities (2 year
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Keeping of the minutes of all
meetings
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Membership
duties (automatic member of the Membership Committee)
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Newsletter responsibilities
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Other related duties for the
Association
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Estimated time required per year for position: 80 hrs
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Delegates
Dina Fanti, RHIT, CCS
dfanti@iasishealthcare.com
Marion Godwin, RHIT
mgodwin2002@msn.com
Melissa Myrick, MSA, RHIA
Melissa.myrick@baycare.org
Donna Retallack, RHIT
d.retallack@gmail.com
Joan Warner, RHIT, CCS
jewarner@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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