Board Descriptions
All CA (Component Association) volunteers must have the following required core competencies:
AHIMA Required Core Competencies for All CA Volunteers
- Adheres and Advocates for the AHIMA code of ethics, and any other appropriate codes of conduct, values honesty, integrity and transparency.
- Demonstrates Commitment to the mission, vision, values and strategy of the CA and AHIMA
- Is a Team Player/Collaborator, works well on teams and fosters trust among group members and adjusts behavior in order to establish relationships with teams. Completes assigned duties and tasks.
- Respects Diversity and Fosters Inclusion, values all kinds and classes of people equitably, deals effectively with all races, cultures, disabilities, ages and genders. Ensures all voices are listened to and respected. Will wait for others to catch up before acting and is sensitive to due process and proper pacing.
- Presents a Positive Professional Image
All Officers – Must be active member of AHIMA/UHIMA
All officers are expected to attend monthly Board meetings. Meetings are generally 2 hours and may be conducted in person or by teleconference. Time estimates for the positions below include the 2 hour monthly meeting.
Policy & Procedure Manual
Purpose of Each Board Position
President
The President of the Utah Health Information Management Association (“UHIMA”) assumes office, under usual circumstance, after serving one-year as President-Elect. The President’s tenure of office shall be for one year, beginning July 1, and ending June 30, the following year.
Should a vacancy occur in the office of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the office for the unexpired term.
The President shall administer and conduct the affairs of the Association in an effective manner, in accordance with the provisions of the AHIMA bylaws and procedures for Component Associations, as well as the UHIMA bylaws, policies and procedures. The President shall represent UHIMA as a delegate on the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) as per Purpose, Policy & Procedure (Page 19).
President-Elect
Should a vacancy occur in the office of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the office for the unexpired term.
The President-Elect shall administer and conduct the affairs of the Association in an effective manner, in accordance with the provisions of the AHIMA bylaws and procedures for Component State Associations, as well as the UHIMA bylaws, policies and procedures in the event of the absence of the President and will exercise other duties as delegated by the Board of Directors. The President-Elect shall represent UHIMA as a delegate on the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) as per Purpose, Policy & Procedure (Page 19 ).
Past President
The Past President shall educate, coach, advise, assist and support the President and the Board of Directors. The Past President shall conduct with the affairs of the Association in an effective manner, in accordance with the provisions of the AHIMA bylaws and procedures for Component State Associations, as well as the UHIMA bylaws, policies and procedures in the event of the absence of the President and will exercise other duties as delegated by the Board of Directors. The Past President shall represent UHIMA as a delegate on the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) as per Purpose, Policy & Procedure (Page 19).
Administrative Assistant (Secretary)
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect
Directors
- an elected Director of Acute Care;
- an elected Director of Alternate Care setting
The term of each Director begins July 1 and ends June 30 the following year. Shall a vacancy occur in a Director position, the President shall appoint upon agreement by the Executive Board for the unexpired duration.
The immediate Past President, Acute Care Director and Alternate Care Setting Director serve as delegates to the AHIMA House of Delegates. The Directors assist the UHIMA membership by providing advice related to health information professional roles, education, and leadership opportunities. The Directors will also assist in providing communication to UHIMA membership related to UHIMA activities. The Directors shall also co-chair a committee as requested by the President, as per Page 19, in House of Delegates Purpose, Policy & Procedure.
House of Delegates
Membership
HIM Educational Roundtable
Provide an opportunity to improve coding skills, data analytics, and HIM Operational tasks through education, provide network opportunities, and attracts new members to the coding and HIM profession. Create an environment that facilitates mentoring, shares coding practices, challenges, updates on national regulation and requirements that affect policy in the industry.