Suzy Supervisor is working to transition the health information management (HIM) department from a paper system to an electronic system. Currently, each patient's record has a paper history and physical, operative report, and discharge summary, while the progress notes and medication administration records are maintained in an electronic system. This is known as a(n)

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A hybrid record contains both paper and electronic elements. In this scenario, since some patient records are kept on paper while others are maintained electronically, it fits the definition of a hybrid record.

Suzy Supervisor Is Working to Transition the Health Information Management