We’re excited to partner with FEDIP for an insightful webinar where we will explore the vital role clinical coding plays in NHS Trust mortality metrics. We’ll be addressing how different interpretations of National Clinical Coding Standards can create an uneven playing field between Trusts.

📅 17th October 2024
🕛 12:00 - 13:00 (lunchtime session)

What will you gain from attending?

✅ A better understanding of the clinical coding process and its significance
✅ Insights into how coded data influences mortality metrics such as SHMI & HSMR
✅ An overview of how mortality data is used for benchmarking NHS Trusts
✅ Learn how Trusts review and act on this data to drive improvements
✅ Explore the ICD-10 Coding Standards and their role in clinical coding
✅ A discussion on how varied interpretations can affect SHMI and HSMR scores
✅ Broader ethical considerations surrounding clinical coding

This is an essential session for those involved in healthcare, clinical coding, and data management. Don’t miss the chance to deepen your understanding and engage in discussions that impact real-world outcomes.

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The Infected Blood Inquiry Report was published on 20.5.24. 

The independent public statutory Inquiry established to examine the circumstances in which men, women and children treated by National Health Services in the United Kingdom were given infected blood and infected blood products, in particular since 1970.

We have uploaded a copy of the report to the Forms & Documents - Reports section of our website.

You can find further information available from the Infected Blood Inquiry website :

Homepage | Infected Blood Inquiry

Please find below NCCQ & HI Exam Dates for 2025 - 2030:

NCCQ Exams

18.03.25

16.09.25

17.03.26

15.09.26

16.03.27

21.09.27

21.03.28

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20.03.29

18.09.29

19.03.30

17.09.30

HI Exams

19.05.25

20.05.25

18.05.26

19.05.26

24.05.27

25.05.27

22.05.28

23.05.28

21.05.29

22.05.29

20.05.30

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We offer all our members who have a minimum of 12 months employment in the NHS within a HIM role the opportunity to become professionally registered automatically at Associate Practitioner Level, with the Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP).  This is the only public register for all informatics professionals in the UK, dedicated to delivering better health and care through the advanced use of technology.

The Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP) is dedicated to representing and supporting all Health and Care Informatics Professionals in achieving professionalisation through registration. FEDIP’s mission is twofold: to help you achieve recognition for your skills and dedication, and to foster unity among the diverse Health and Care Informatics communities through partnership and collaboration.

As the only public register for Informatics professionals in the UK, FEDIP stands unique and unites individuals and organisations to enhance healthcare delivery through technology.

How to apply - Professional Registration

You can complete your Professional Registration through the FEDIP Hub by clicking the link below :

https://www.fedip.org/ihrim-registration-form

If your application is successful, IHRIM will pay for your first year's subscription of £25 then thereafter you will be asked to either increase your direct debit by £2 a month or make a one-off payment of £25 per year to remain on the FEDIP register.

Why Register with FEDIP?

• Access to the FEDIP Hub: The FEDIP Hub, is a library of learning resources tailored for health and care informatics professionals. It features endorsed CPD resources, past webinars, and Taster Courses from accredited partners. 
• Record Your CPD: The Hub includes an integrated CPD record to log all your CPD hours, helping you track your professional development with ease. 
• Connect and Collaborate: Engage in our community forum to share best practices, join lively discussions, and gain valuable insights from across the profession. 
• Digital Badges: As a registered practitioner, you'll receive a FEDIP digital badge. This badge, a digital representation of your professional status, showcases your practitioner level and the standards you've met. Easily shareable online, it's a modern way to highlight your credentials and contribute to raising the profile of the informatics profession. 
• Demonstrate Competence and Professionalism: Showcase your current skills and professionalism to peers and employers by being listed on the public health informatics register. 

Joining FEDIP is not just about enhancing your professional status; it's about being part of a larger movement to elevate the entire Health and Care Informatics profession. Be part of this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare through technology.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey?

Register now and be recognised for your commitment, skills, and dedication to healthcare informatics.

IHRIM UK are working with Monmouth Partners to bring new benefits to our members

IHRIM UK, the professional and examination body for clinical coding, and Monmouth Partner's Clinical Coding Academy, are working together to bring IHRIM UK members access to Monmouth's clinical coding training. 

Monmouth's bitesize content allows coders to learn at their own pace in a dynamic training environment. New courses are added monthly and coders can take part in a weekly coding challenge. New members become part of a community of over 900 professional clinical coders already using Monmouth Academy to support their ongoing training and learning.

Click Here To Find Out More : Clinical Coding Academy - IHRIM Memberships (monmouth.partners)