What does a HIM professional do after completing a gap analysis?

After completing a gap analysis, a Health Information Management (HIM) professional typically develops a plan for improvement. This process involves identifying areas where the current health information practices do not meet desired standards or regulations and then outlining specific strategies and actions to bridge those gaps.

The plan for improvement often includes setting measurable goals, allocating resources, assigning responsibilities, and establishing timelines to ensure that the necessary changes are implemented effectively. This approach is essential for enhancing the quality of health information management practices and ensuring compliance with relevant health regulations.

Creating a compliance report, initiating disciplinary actions, or conducting further training may be part of the overall strategy but come afterward or as a result of the assessment and planning process initiated by the gap analysis. Thus, the focus post-gap analysis is to develop a structured and actionable improvement plan.