title: From figures to facts: data quality managers emerge as knowledge leaders.
abstract: It is no surprise that data quality managers are being recognized as knowledge leaders--they turn patient care data into valuable information for research, quality reviews, and planning. This article explores how this position is emerging in the HIM field and becoming a key player in quality care.
authors.affiliation: ruthcarol1@aol.com
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carol
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D003625:Data Collection; D003628:Database Management Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D019359:Knowledge; D007857:Leadership; D008497:Medical Record Administrators; D008500:Medical Records Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011340:Problem Solving; D011786:Quality Control; D014481:United States