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The need to assess healthcare providers\u2019 perceived adherence to COVID\u201019 Prevention and Control Practices (PCP) in Health Records and Information Management is vital for optimizing healthcare operations and ensuring the safety of both patients and providers. This study assesses healthcare providers\u2019 perceived adherence to COVID\u201019 PCP in Health Records and Information Management. <jats:italic>Subjects and Method<\/jats:italic>. A cross\u2010sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 1268 HCPs working in eight randomly selected hospitals across five regions in Ghana. The survey was carried out from May 15, 2022, to August 13, 2022. Simple random sampling was used to choose these eight facilities from a total of 204 hospitals. Within each facility, HCPs from various departments were selected using simple random sampling. The EpiInfo 7 software\u2019s StatCalc tool was used to choose a total sample size of 1268 from an estimated 4482 HCP\u2010PR from the eight hospitals. Compliance with COVID\u201019 PCP was assessed using a 3\u2010point scale, ranging from one (Yes always) to three (No). Cronbach\u2019s alpha reliability coefficient was used to examine the statistical reliability of the variables in the dataset. Cronbach\u2019s alpha was 0.73 overall, suggesting strong reliability. Bartlett\u2019s test for equal variances was used for comparative analysis of health facility and overall mean COVID\u201019 PCP in different areas of health facilities. IBM SPSS (version 23) statistical software was used for the data analysis process. <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. A total of 1268 HCP\u2010PR participated in the survey, resulting in a 99.6% response rate. Findings reveal that 760 healthcare professionals who handle patients\u2019 records (HCP\u2010PR), constituting 60%, consistently followed COVID\u201019 protocols in the registration and clinic preparation zones. Another 390 individuals (30.7%) adhered to these protocols occasionally, while 119 (9.4%) failed to comply. Similarly, in the filing area, 739 respondents (58.3%) consistently adhered to COVID\u201019 protocols, 358 (28.3%) occasionally did so, and 170 (13.4%) did not follow the protocols at all. Regarding handling health records cautiously, 540 participants (42.5%) always did, 448 (35.3%) did so sometimes, and 280 (22.2%) neglected these precautions. Additionally, 520 respondents (41.0%) consistently followed COVID\u201019 precautions when handling computers and other equipment, 393 (31.0%) did so occasionally, and 355 (28.0%) did not adhere to these precautions. <jats:italic>Conclusion<\/jats:italic>. The majority of respondents showed good compliance with COVID\u201019 protocol in the registration and clinic preparation areas. However, in the filing area, just over four out of every seven respondents consistently adhered to COVID\u201019 PCP. Additionally, four out of every seven participants did not comply with COVID\u201019 PCP when handling patients\u2019 records. 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