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HIPAA Stuff for Clinicians
Client Rights• Access
Clients have the right to inspect and copy their PHI.
I want to see my
stuff … right now!
Situations where client access may be denied or delayed …
Alternative Communications
Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.
Restriction Requests
I paid in full.
I told you not to share this with my
insurance company!
Special PHI Requests
If you could just call my mom for that stuff, that would be
great …
Requesting Amendments/Corrections to PHI
Accounting of Disclosures and Restriction Requests
I have a tiny request …
Do clients need to sign the Notice of Privacy Practices (NOPP) before their first
appointment?
Bow-Wow!
… That means yes …
Privacy Complaints
Seriously?
I would like to make a complaint.
It is within my rights to do so.
Audits of employee access
You know wearing that shirt isn’t going to win you any favors,
right?
The Steps
Release of Information
Valid Authorization
Yeah, I’m gonna needvalid authorization for that …
Remember, you don’t need authorization for …
Treatment
Payment
Operations
ROI: Legal Guardians
ROI: Step-parents and Foster Parents
I need my stepchild’s
info, please.
Faxing/Emailing PHI
Test numbers first!
Business Associate Agreements
Talk to the Operations Director
to get help!
Remember, this stuff is important!
It’s your responsibility!