All of our "visitors" must sign in along with who they are going to see and of course
we require a directory information release upon admission. We did this way before
hipaa because of security reasons. Vendors must be escorted by the department they are
vending to - usually our purchasing agent. Everyone gets stopped at reception. Are you
at least doing a Directory information release on admission?
Holly QI in CT/Privacy Officer
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Goche, Ann [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 12:36 PM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: re: hipaa visitor policy
>
> Hello
>
> I need a consult. I am looking for any HIPAA regulation regarding
> visitors entering your building? I am not sure if there is any, but was hoping
> someone would be more knowledgeable regarding HIPAA and its many aspects.
>
> We have our own policy, but I needed to see if and where there is a HIPAA
> regulation.
>
>
>
> Any regulation on any visitor entering the building, regardless if they are seeing
> residents or are vendors, would be helpful if it exists.
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>
> Thanks,
>
> Ann
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>
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