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Retention of a Deceased Patient’s Record

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Question: I received a request of information for a deceased patient’s record. The patient passed away almost 80 years ago. How do I handle this?   Answer: The HIPAA omnibus rule clarifies that a patient’s privacy must be protected for 50 years after death. So, there is no expectation that a record this old would...
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Curiosity Crime- Q&A with Lorraine Mazurek

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Privacy And Security- You Have Questions, We Have Answers   Question: I perform monthly audits of computer systems at the PMC where I am employed. I recently started auditing licensed health care professionals (ARNP/RN/LPN/RDMS) who are part of our medical staff and Patient Advocates who are mostly volunteers. Some of the licensed health care professionals...
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HIPAA Guidelines for Sign-In Sheets

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  Q: Do we need to cross out patients’ names after they sign in for an appointment?   A: It’s a good idea to cross out-patient names on sign-in sheets several times during the day. OCR (Office of Civil Rights) issued guidance—last updated March 14, 2006—noting that it is permissible to use sign-in sheets if...
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What Happens When You Don’t Comply with HIPAA & SPSRR

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Most medical practices understand the basics of HIPAA and their State Privacy and Security Rules and Regulations (SPSRR). But, with abundance of social media and a newfound cultural acceptance of sharing your life online, HIPAA and State Privacy and Security Rules and Regulation violations are frequent. What are the repercussions of a slip-up? With 77%...
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