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Forms and Records Control
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Definition
: A management function in which standards and guidelines are developed for the development, maintenance, and handling of forms and records.
coordinate NIM with specific records heading (e.g., MEDICAL RECORDS; NURSING RECORDS) (IM)
See Also
Medical Records Systems, Computerized
Examples
Clinical Coding
Other names
Records Control; Records Controls; Management, Records; Controls, Records; Records Management; Forms Control