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MPI is also known as what?
What is the key to locating the patient record in any filing and/or computer system?
The MPI
MPI identifies all patients who have been __________ by the facility and lists the _______ associated with the name.
treated/number
How is the MPI maintained?
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How long is the MPI maintained?
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How much information should the MPI contain?
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What are the two levels of MPI?
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What information is contained in the MPI? (Select all that apply)
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What are the challenges in keeping an accurate MPI? (Select all that apply)
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What is the typical rate of duplicates in MPI?
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When do the majority of errors made in MPI occur?
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Identification of patients with more than one MR# can be done by whom?
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How is MPI cleanup done?
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If MPI is manual, how is the audit for duplicates done?
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What is the MPI?
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Why is the MPI important?
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What is an overlap in the context of MPI?
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Study Notes
Master Patient Index (MPI) Overview
- Also known as Master Population Index or Enterprise-wide Master Person Index (EMPI).
- Variations include Regional Master Patient Index (RMPI) and Master Name Index.
Purpose of MPI
- Key tool for locating patient records in filing and computer systems.
- Identifies all patients treated by a facility and tracks associated record numbers.
Maintenance and Retention
- Maintained either manually or through computerized systems.
- Essential to retain MPI information permanently, even if patient health records are destroyed after legal retention periods.
Information Contained in MPI
- Includes patient's full name, aliases, date of birth, complete address, health record number, billing/account number, and attending physician's name.
- Additional data includes admission/discharge dates, race, gender, and marital status.
MPI Structure
- Composed of two levels:
- Demographic level: Consistent information about the patient.
- Visit level: Information that varies by service date.
Challenges in Maintaining MPI Accuracy
- Patients may have multiple names or spellings; incorrect information may be provided by others.
- Language barriers may complicate accurate entry.
- Mergers of facilities can result in scattered databases with inconsistent information.
Strategies for MPI Accuracy
- Limit access and modify rights to the MPI.
- Ensure trained personnel input information.
- Conduct periodic audits to identify duplicates and errors.
- Establish clear policies and procedures for maintaining the MPI.
Duplicates and Errors
- Typical duplication rate is between 5-10%.
- Most errors in MPI occur within the last three years.
- Identification of patients with multiple medical record numbers may require outside vendors.
Cleanup and Auditing
- MPI cleanup utilizes specialized software from vendors.
- Manual audits involve physically matching records to prevent duplicates and ensure accuracy.
Importance of MPI
- Acts as a permanent database encompassing every patient treated or admitted by the facility.
- Critical for identifying patients, containing essential identifying information including names and health record numbers.
Definitions
- Overlap: Occurs when a patient has multiple medical record numbers across different databases.
- Overlay: Happens when one patient's record is mistakenly overwritten with another patient's data.
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Test your knowledge on Master Patient Index (MPI) concepts with this HIM 321 quiz. Explore definitions, key roles in patient record management, and various types of MPIs. Perfect for students seeking to master healthcare information management topics.
