Which functions are characteristic of a master person index? (Select a

QUESTION

Which functions are characteristic of a master person index? (Select all that apply.)

a. Store the current and former names of a patient
b. Store the most recent vital signs information for each patient
c. Coordinate the various identifiers a patient uses, such as medical record number, insurance account number, and driver’s license ID
d. Provide a unique identifier for each patient that is used by components of the EHR to positively identify the patient

ANSWER:

ANS: A, C, D
Storing current and former names of a patient, coordinating various identifiers a patient uses, and providing a unique identifier for each patient are characteristics of a master person index (MPI). The MPI is not used to store clinical information.