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HIPAA

Retention of a Deceased Patient’s Record

October 26, 2015 by Beth Chase

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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Filed Under: HIPAA

Curiosity Crime- Q&A with Lorraine Mazurek

June 25, 2015 by Beth Chase

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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Filed Under: Accreditation Standards, Best Practices, HIPAA

HIPAA Guidelines for Sign-In Sheets

May 11, 2015 by Beth Chase

  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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Filed Under: Best Practices, Client Services, HIPAA, Medical Services, Risk Management

What Happens When You Don’t Comply with HIPAA & SPSRR

July 2, 2014 by Beth Chase

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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Filed Under: Best Practices, HIPAA, Risk Management

Are You HIPAA Compliant? Need An Assessment?

June 29, 2014 by Beth Chase

How do you know for sure that your PMC is HIPAA compliant? Click Here to download the free HIPAA assessment.

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Filed Under: Best Practices, Free Tools and Documents, HIPAA, Risk Management

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