Ohio Health Information Management Association - Scholarships

Overview
OHIMA has established a scholarship program to recognize and award Health Information Management professionals who continue their life long learning, envision the future, and embrace the spirit of Vision 2016.

Twice a year, OHIMA will grant monetary awards to reimburse credentialed members for expenses incurred while pursuing his/her life long learning.

Qualifications

Applicant must be an active member of AHIMA with Ohio as the official state designation.

Applicant must be credentialed.

Applicant must be applying for funds to continue his/her life long learning. The following roles defined by AHIMA are examples of our vision for 2016:

Clinical Data Specialist

Patient Information Coordinator

Data Quality Manager

Document and Repository Manager

Research and Decision Support Analyst

Security Officer

Privacy Officer

Compliance

Award Eligibility

Scholarship awards may be applied to books, newsletters, seminar registrations, software programs, OHIMA events, and tuition. Travel, hotel, and food expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.

Only expenses personally responsible by the applicant are eligible. Funds reimbursed by any other source such as employer, corporation, or government are not eligible.

Scholarship to an individual will be limited to one per association year (July 1st to June 30th).

Award Timeframe

Funds may be awarded for paid expenses incurred from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010..

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2010

Scholarships will be awarded by September 1, 2010. A report will be published on the OHIMA website identifying any corporate sponsorships and the number of award recipients.

Application Process

Qualified individuals may apply for a scholarship by completing the Online Scholarship Application.

Applicants will be asked to explain how the award for reimbursement will assist in the transition to or advancement in Vision 2016 roles. A description of personal involvement as a role model for life long learning is also requested as part of the application process.

Proof of attendance or payment will be required for all applicant submissions for reimbursement of expenses. Copy of paid receipts, canceled checks or certificate of attendance from seminars are examples of proof. Necessary supporting documentation is the responsibility of the applicant - please do not contact the OHIMA Central Office for this information.

The amount of the scholarship will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The total amount available may be awarded to one individual or distributed among many individuals. The amount that one individual receives cannot exceed $550.00.

Further Information
Questions on the scholarship award program should be directed to:

Amy Dotts, RHIA
Executive Director, OHIMA
ohima-info@ohima.org
614/847-0160