Health Information Management

Mercy Medical Center's Health Information Management staff (formerly known as Medical Records) are knowledgeable regarding confidentiality and release of information federal and state laws in order to protect the patient's right to privacy, as well as assist in the appropriate access of medical information for continuity of care, insurance claims, etc.

Other functions include:

• Medical Record Maintenance and Retrieval
• Coding for internal/external purposes such as for the Trauma Registry or Tumor Registry
• Medical Staff assistance with bylaw compliance and Peer Review
• Dictation and Transcription Services

Citizens are encouraged to send a copy of their Living Will or Advanced Directives to Mercy Medical Center's Health Information Management department to keep on file should the need arise in the future. Please call Kathy McAllister at the number below for a pamphlet.

PHYSICIANS: An orientation to the department and pertinent policies and procedures, including access and use of the dictation and transcription system is available to you at your convenience.

Hours

Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Contacts

Phone: (563) 244-5625 or (563) 244-5575
Fax: (563) 244-5576
Kathy McAllister, Director: (563) 244-5631
Donna Borkovec, Coordinator: (563) 244-5634
Diane Rentschler and Vicki Stretton, Transcription Supervisors: (563) 244-5635

Health Information Management
Mercy Medical Center - Clinton
1410 North 4th Street
Clinton, IA 52732