A.  Refer to the attached “Master Patient Index” to do the following: 1.  Identi

A.  Refer to the attached “Master Patient Index” to do the following:
1.  Identify three duplicate patients.
2.  Identify three errors in the data.
B.  Refer to the attached “Sample Data Dictionary” supporting document to do the following:
1.  Identify three missing elements from the data dictionary.
2.  Evaluate whether the data dictionary contains the required elements to meet interoperability standards.
C.  Create a presentation about how inaccurate data impacts the ability to share healthcare information with other organizations by doing the following:
1.  Summarize your findings from parts A1 and A2.
2.  Summarize your findings from parts B1 and B2.
3.  Describe a process improvement plan for data entry to ensure patient identification, including the following:
•    the problem statement,
•    the sources where the data errors could have originated,
•    a plan that addresses the steps needed to correct the data errors,
•    a plan that addresses what to do if a duplicate cannot be corrected,
•    a plan that addresses ongoing maintenance of duplicates,
•    a plan that addresses the problem statement
D.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.