Provide a summary, with supportive references, in a 1-page paper.

Scenario: While updating the current policy and procedures manual, the HIM director realizes that there is not a current policy and procedure for e-discovery. The HIM director asks you to create a policy and procedure for e-discovery that meets the criteria for the electronic discovery reference model and to establish a schedule for review and maintenance of the policy.

Create a policy and procedure for establishing e-discovery guidelines for the organization in compliance with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

Be sure that your policy/procedure contains a schedule for review and maintenance.

Review the article E-Discovery and HIM: How Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Will Affect HIM Professionals

(Links to an external site.)

, which focuses on a description of the structure and content for e-discovery guidelines.

Based on your policy and article review, evaluate how HIM roles will change through implementation of the e-discovery amendments.

Choose at least one area where you predict future challenges for HIM managers (i.e., training).

Provide a summary, with supportive references, in a 1-page paper.

Submit both your policy and summary for grading.