Medical Records Department (MRD)

The Medical Records Department(MRD) prime objective is the provision of patient Medical Records in a timely manner to different hospital units in order to assist clinicians, allied health professionals and other hospital staff in the provision of quality care to patients.

 

In addition, MRDis responsible for maintaining medical records in a standardized and professional manner in order to protect patient confidentiality while allowing adequate access to providers in order to promote quality patient care.

 

Therefore, MRD has become an essential department in every hospital, which provides multiple services not only to the patients but also to running a hospital efficiently and plays a key role in health promotion and patient care quality.

 

 

The department also provides numerous functions and services

Creation, storage and maintenance of patient’s medical record .

Reporting of statistical data to the Department of Health and Hospital Executives .

Monitoring the quality of medical record content .

Maintaining a patient’s right to confidentiality and privacy by adhering to information release guidelines and ensuring records are kept in a secure environment .

Clinical coding .

Forms design .

Management of policies on health privacy, patient registration, records management and archiving, and medical record documentation .