Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I.Initiation and Preparation Phase:
In this section, you will review the case study. You will analyze the current state of the health information management department during the initiation of the merger. You will identify the current position of the department to inform the key initiatives of the improvement plan. You will include the following elements:
A.Using the details provided in the case study, summarize the issues for the health information management department during the merger.
B.From a compliance standpoint, determine current challenges the health information management department is experiencing.
C.Explain the impact of cultural diversity on the productivity and quality of the health information management department.
D.Analyze the mission and vision of the organizations in the merger to inform and create a unified mission and vision for the health information management department.
E.Using the provided SWOT matrix template, identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the health information management department as a result of the merger.
