The Health Records Registration Board of Nigeria (HRRBN) is a regulatory body established to oversee the practice and management of health records in Nigeria. It ensures the standardization, accuracy, and confidentiality of health records, which are vital for effective healthcare delivery and policy-making.
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Key Functions and Responsibilities:
- Registration and Licensing:
- Registering and licensing health records officers, technicians, and professionals to ensure they meet the required qualifications and professional standards.
- Standards and Guidelines:
- Establishing and enforcing standards for the creation, maintenance, and management of health records.
- Developing guidelines for electronic health records (EHR) systems to ensure data integrity and security.
- Accreditation:
- Accrediting educational programs and institutions that offer training in health records management to ensure they meet the required educational standards.
- Training and Professional Development:
- Providing continuous professional development opportunities through workshops, seminars, and courses.
- Ensuring health records professionals stay updated with the latest practices and technologies in health records management.
- Quality Assurance:
- Conducting audits and inspections of healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with health records management standards.
- Promoting best practices in the management and use of health information.
- Policy Advocacy:
- Advocating for policies that enhance health records management and support the adoption of health information systems.
- Collaborating with healthcare providers, government agencies, and international organizations to improve health records practices.
- Public Awareness:
- Raising awareness about the importance of accurate and secure health records among healthcare providers and the public.
- Educating stakeholders on the benefits of effective health records management for improving healthcare delivery.
CONTACTS
- Address:: 10, Kukawa Street, Off Gimbiya Street Behind Top Rank Hotel, Area 11 Garki, Abuja FCT.
- Email – hrorbnabuja@gmail.com
STATE OFFICES:
- 8, Harvey Road Medical Compound Yaba, Lagos State
- No. 29, Salma Plaza Along Ganaja-Ajakuta Road, Opposite New Tipper Garage Lokoja, Kogi State
- Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital Opposite Kaduna Polytechnic Tudun Wada Kaduna Kaduna State
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Old site, By Nnamdi Azikiwe Medical complex, Opposite Central Police station (CPS), Enugu State.
- Room 320-322 Federal Secretariat Complex, Mutala Mohammed Highway, Calabar, Cross River State
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