IFHIMA is a non-profit organization with official relations to the World Health Organization (WHO) as a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO). IFHIMA sends representatives to WHO meetings and works closely with WHO on specific projects of particular concern or interest to WHO in the field of health records and health information.
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Below is a recent announcement from WHO that may be of interest.
For your reference, please see the presentation here that was delivered. We hope you and your colleagues find this information useful.
In addition to the references within the Powerpoint, we would also like to highlight the following:
At least once a week WHO provides updated information to their NGO partners. Below you will find the latest which is particularly important as it discusses transmission, as well as the link that you may want to bookmark for the series.
Please find previous copies on the EPI-WIN update here.
Get the latest information from WHO about COVID 19 by visiting the following sites:
The EPI-WIN bulletins found on EPI-WIN.com are particularly useful in seeing the latest information at statistics, trends, and important actions.
IFHIMA is pleased to release an infographic summarizing key points from our Whitepaper, “IFHIMA Fosters Planning for ICD-11 Adoption with Global Case Studies.” We hope this aids our membership in telling the ICD-11 implementation journey and engaging in the requisite activities. If you desire the infographic in additional forms (PPT), or want to brainstorm how to use, please contact marketing@ifhima.org
Download or view graphic here.
WHO Introduction to ICD-11 Webinar -9 November 2020-View article here.
WHO announces the release of the 2020 update to the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11th Revision. View article here.
Reference and resources:
This is the landing page for ICD-11; it provides links to the WHO’s browser and coding tool to use ICD-11 as well as additional information to learn more (including the Reference Guide, Training and an ICD video).
This is the WHO ICD-11 MMS browser. This tool allows you to browse the code set to see what content is included and how it is organized in the hierarchy.
This is the WHO ICD-11 MMS Coding Tool. This tool is designed to be used to find specific ICD-11 MMS codes. It includes a keyword search as well as coding tips and links to an integrated browser.
This is a link to the maintenance platform for the WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO FIC). You can search and explore the WHO FIC Foundation and could submit a proposal for changes to the content in the Foundation.
This is a link to the ICD-11 Reference Guide. The Reference Guide is an excellent source of information on ICD-11 code structure, conventions and instructions. It explains new ICD concepts such as the Foundation component, stem codes, extension codes, post-coordination, etc.
Articles:
ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (ICD-11 MMS) Joint Task Force Update
ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (MMS) Joint Task Force: Progress Report
Articles:
Update from the Morbidity Reference Group (MbRG) Meeting
WHO FIC EIC Functioning and Disability Reference Group (FDRG)
Morbidity/Mortality Exam update and the WHO-Education and Implementation Committee
WHO-Family of International Classifications
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
WHO FIC EIC holds 2020 Annual Meeting.
Read the summary of the Annual Meeting here.
Articles:
WHO-FIC Network Annual Meeting 2019: Health Information Meets Health Informatics
IFHIMA Report on the WHO-FIC Education and Implementation Committee (EIC) Annual Meeting 2019
WHO-FIC Education and Implementation Committee (EIC) Mid-year Meeting Report
ICD-11 EIC Work at the WHO FIC meeting 2018
Morbidity Reference Group Meeting in Banff, Canada 2018
WHO-FIC Education and Implementation Committee Meeting in Hamburg, Germany
IFHIMA is pleased to receive official notification from WHO that during the triennial review IFHIMA was reaffirmed as a NGO in official relations with WHO. IFHIMA’s official status will be reviewed again in 2022. The IFHIMA Board thanks the many IFHIMA members who contribute to WHO work through various workgroups, task forces, and committees of the Federation of International Classifications (FIC). Please see attached letter from WHO here.
IFHIMA’s NGO with WHO reaffirmed January 2019
In accordance with exchanges between your entity and the World Health Organization (WHO) last year, the WHO Executive Board reviewed the report of our relations and collaboration at its 144th session in January 2019.
I am please to inform you that the WHO Executive Board decided to maintain the International Federation of Health Information Management Associations in official relations with WHO. In making the decision, the Executive Board commended your continuing dedication in supporting the work of WHO.
Read the rest of the article here.
Currently IFHIMA is working on a project with the WHO Family of International Classifications (the WHO-FIC IFHIMA Joint Collaboration) to develop and promote an international training strategy and explore development of international certification strategy for coders. More information about WHO activities regarding coding and classification can be found here.
Articles:
World Health Organization Family of International Classifications 2018
WHO World report on ageing and health
Health Information Privacy in Healthcare Organizations: Workforce Education Standard
