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Fred has been working in acute care facilities for the past 5 years. After he graduated from his HIT program and passed the HIT exam, he was offered a position as the HIM manager in his organization. Fred has heard through the grapevine that the center’s records have not been strictly maintained and that the new manager will be expected to organize the records and to ensure that the facility’s documentation policies are in compliance with all of the regulatory and accrediting bodies. If Fred decides to accept this position, what can he do to ensure that he is prepared for the challenges of his new position?