Ohio Hospital Association has developed with Public Relations hospital
staff, information about HIPAA and releasing information to the media. I
have not reviewed this information, but I know that they developed a booklet
to address this information, and have done seminars. Here is a link:
HIPAA Related Questions and Answers Pertaining to Release of Individually
Identifiable Health Information to News Reporters - April 2001
<http://www.bricker.com/attserv/practice/hcare/hipaa/media.asp>
A series of questions and answers on dealing with news reporters and other
members of the media when protected health information is involved.
"See it, own it, solve it, do it."
Anne Halfhill RN, MS
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Mount Carmel Health System
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-----Original Message-----
From: Street, Bunny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 9:58 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Release of information
I am seeking further clarification about the release
of patient information primarily from the Emergency Department scenarios.
How are other health care providers interpreting the Privacy regs regarding
situations such as trauma patients (burns, auto accidents, head injuries,
gunshots,etc). Current practices often involve releasing general location
of burns and a body percentage; indication that head injuries were involved;
that a gunshot or stabbing was sustained; etc. Thank You
Leslie Street
Privacy Specialist
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN 37604
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