The HIM director is writing a policy to ensure the accuracy of an automated MPI. The two departments that should be allowed to enter or update information in the master patient index are
A) admissions and nursing.
B) admissions and health information.
C) health information and nursing.
D) health information and medical staff.

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The correct departments that should be allowed to enter or update information in the master patient index (MPI) are admissions and health information. Admissions is responsible for the initial entry of patient data upon arrival, and health information (or HIM - Health Information Management) oversees the accuracy and integrity of patient records, including updates to the MPI.

The HIM Director Is Writing a Policy to Ensure the Accuracy