THIMA GUIDING PRINCIPLES


We are committed to the:

  • creation and utilization of systems and standards to ensure quality health information

  • achievement of member excellence

  • development of a supportive environment and provision of resources to advance the profession

  • provision of the highest quality service to members and healthcare information users

  • investigation and application of new technology to advance the management of health information
We value
  • the balance of patients' privacy and confidentiality of health information with legitimate uses of data

  • the quality of health information as evidenced by its integrity, accuracy, consistency, reliability, and, validity

  • the quality of health information as evidenced by its impact on the quality of healthcare delivery