Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ1818936
Modeling the Role of Health Information Managers in Regulatory Compliance for Patient Data Governance
Authors(3) :-Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon, Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe The evolution of digital health infrastructures has introduced new complexities in managing regulatory compliance and ensuring robust patient data governance. Health Information Managers (HIMs) play a pivotal role in navigating these regulatory frameworks, ensuring institutional alignment with legal, ethical, and operational standards. This paper presents a comprehensive model that conceptualizes the strategic functions of HIMs within regulatory compliance systems, focusing on data integrity, privacy protection, and audit readiness. Utilizing a sequential mixed-methods research design, the study draws insights from in-depth interviews, a national survey, and structural equation modeling to identify the dimensions through which HIMs influence compliance effectiveness. Key findings demonstrate that HIMs’ engagement is strongly associated with improved data stewardship, reduced compliance violations, and enhanced readiness for policy shifts. The proposed model serves as both an operational framework and strategic guide for healthcare institutions aiming to strengthen patient data governance through empowered HIM roles. Recommendations for policy realignment and professional development are discussed to ensure sustainable implementation.
Damilola Oluyemi Merotiwon Health Information Managers, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Privacy, Audit Readiness, EHR Integrity Publication Details Published in : Volume 5 | Issue 4 | July-August 2022 Article Preview
Independent Researcher, Texas. USA
Opeyemi Olamide Akintimehin
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe
Micmakin Nigeria Limited, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
Date of Publication : 2022-07-30
License: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 169-188
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ1818936
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ1818936