After reading the required articles on patient identity management, prepare a one- to two-page patient identity management policy. (Note: the assignment is patient identity management and NOT how to identify a patient). Your policy should be one to two pages, and include the following:

• Policy title
• Version Number
• Effective Date
• Date Ratified
• Ratified By
• Introduction (Rationale for the policy)
• Definition
• Policy
• General Guidelines

Excluding sources listed in this course, utilize a minimum of two sources to support your points. Cite and reference your sources in APA format as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center. Refer to the Recommended Resources “Health Informatics Journals” section of this course guide for additional resources available in the Ashford University Library