We may only make software, but we recognize our software saves sensitive data and believe that staying current on HIPAA policies is integral to creating EMS software responsibly. Below you'll find notes of some of the most important points covered during our refresher course.
[View the story "HIPAA Refresher Training" on Storify ]HIPAA Refresher Training Storified by Traumasoft · Tue, Jun 26 2012 10:45:27
Time for our yearly #HIPAA refreshed. We may make software, but its the right thing to do. #ems #publicsafety http://pic.twitter.com/uyHgXP7bTraumasoft
What is PHI? Any information about a person's past, present or future health care - OR could reasonably identify patient. #ems #HIPAATraumasoft
Minimum Necessary Rule: Only use minimum amount of PHI absolutely necessary to accomplish purpose of disclosure. #ems #HIPAATraumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: In case of PHI breach - inform compliance/privacy officer asap. "Code of Silence" is NOT acceptable! #emsTraumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: Disclosure of PHI permitted when necessary for treatment purposes. EX: to find patient, enable record retrieval #emsTraumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: Sharing with law enforcement-when state law requires, to help identify or locate, with patient permission #ems (1/2)Traumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: Sharing PHI with law enforcement - best interest of unconscious patient #ems (2/2)Traumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: Do not share with media, unless authorized IN WRITING! #emsTraumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: Do not post PHI on blogs, #socialmedia, etc. You only need to share enough for others to identify to violate #emsTraumasoft
#HIPAA refresher notes: May disclose PHI to relative, friend or other if in best interest of patient. #emsTraumasoft
