[Verified Answer]: As the new director of HIM for Oak Ridge…

As the new director of HIM for Oak Ridge Regional Hospital, one of your duties is to serve as a resource for the institutional review board (IRB). You reviewed their policies and procedures to familiarize yourself with the IRB’s functions and are concerned when you do not find any mention of “vulnerable subjects.” As you prepare for a meeting with the IRB, what recommendations will you make about addressing vulnerable subjects, and how will you defend your position? Discuss the complete list of vulnerable population categories. What special protections are afforded vulnerable populations and why are they necessary? Resources Harman, L. B. 2017. Research and Ethics. Chapter 14 in Health Informatics Research Methods, 2nd ed. V. Watzlaf and E. J. Forrestal, eds. Chicago: AHIMA. Sandefer, R. 2020. Biomedical and Research Support. Chapter 19 in Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice, 6th ed. P. Oachs and A. Watters, eds. Chicago: AHIMA.