The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and The Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) represent the national profession of health information in Canada.
The organization represents more than 5,900 health information members from coast to coast to coast in Canada. It advocates for the health information profession, accredits academic institutions, holds certification requirements for the health information professionals, develops and facilitates continuing education, and advances workforce opportunities in the health information industry across sectors.
The organization advocates for increased health data literacy to empower people to make better decisions.
Board of Directors
The Canadian College of Health Information Management and CHIMA, Canada’s health information management association, are pleased to present their joint board of directors.
Our Team
Our teams advance our strategic priorities — ensuring policies, actions and activities advance our mission and vision of an equitable country where quality health information empowers people to make better decisions.
Code of Ethics
The Canadian College of Health Information Management’s code of ethics was created to guide the ethical conduct of health information professionals in Canada. It identifies the morals, values, and principles that members of the health information industry must uphold. What the code of ethics is not able to do is guarantee ethical behaviour.
Continuing Professional Education
The continuing professional education (CPE) program is in place to ensure health information professionals enhance their skills and expand their knowledge for the duration of their career.
Strategic Plan
As we look to the future with Plan 2028, we are going beyond the data. This five-year plan is grounded in our dedication to bring visibility and recognition to our professionals, empowering them to make positive impacts to the quality of care and quality of life for all people across this country.
Annual Governance
The organization is a non-soliciting corporation under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA). The organization exceeds legislated requirements to foster increased legitimacy underpinning the health information profession. A member can access accountability reports, AGM and other governance materials in a central location to facilitate access.