After merging duplicate health records, which department should the MPI manager notify to correct source system data?

The appropriate department to notify after merging duplicate health records is the Registration department. This department plays a crucial role in collecting and maintaining patient demographic information, which is foundational for accurate health record creation. When duplicates are merged, the Registration department needs to be informed to ensure that they update their systems accordingly. This helps prevent the creation of new duplicates in the future and ensures that all patient interactions and transactions are linked to the correct and singular patient record.

While the laboratory and radiology departments are integral parts of patient care and contribute to medical records, they primarily deal with specific clinical data rather than the demographic and administrative data that is managed by the Registration department. Quality Management focuses on improving patient care and outcomes, but it does not handle the day-to-day management of patient identifiers and records as Registration does. Therefore, contacting the Registration department is essential for maintaining accurate patient data across the health information management systems.