Upon receiving a subpoena, what should a HIM professional do with a paper record?

When a Health Information Management (HIM) professional receives a subpoena for a paper record, it is essential to ensure that the record is handled appropriately to comply with legal standards. Ensuring that the record is complete is crucial because an incomplete record might lead to misinterpretation of the information it presents and could potentially impact the legal proceedings.

Numbering the pages is also important, as it provides a clear and organized structure to the document. This helps maintain the integrity of the record and allows for easier navigation by those who may need to reference specific parts of the document during legal proceedings.

Additionally, removing material not covered by the subpoena is a critical step in protecting the confidentiality of information that is not relevant to the case at hand. Health information professionals must adhere to privacy laws and regulations by excluding any extraneous data that does not pertain to the subpoena, ensuring compliance with both legal and ethical standards.

Combining all these actions not only safeguards the integrity of the records but also ensures that the HIM professional upholds their responsibility to manage health information appropriately in a legal context. This comprehensive approach is why the selection of all those actions is appropriate in response to receiving a subpoena.