ERs can release non-PHI to the media.
Information that is deidentified under section 514(a) is not
PHI. Section 514(a) does not require the removal of diagnosis, race
or gender.
Therefore, statements such as: "we treated 4
burn victims last night;" "we treated a caucasian male for a gunshot
wound;" or "3 victims had burns over 50% of their bodies" are all
deidentied, and thus OK.
Deborah Drexler
Privacy and Security Officer
Division
of Medical Assistance
Boston, MA 02111
617-210-5372
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Releasing **ANY** health information, whether
protected or not under HIPAA, would be a major NO-NO....unless you have an
explicit written authorization from the individual who is the subject of the
information authorizing such release. Such an authorization should also very
clearly identify what information is being authorized for release and comply
with all of the other specifications set forth in the Privacy Rule for
authorizations.
In the absence of a **written** authorization from
individual, DO NOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION TO THE
MEDIA.
Rachel
Rachel
Foerster
Principal
Rachel Foerster & Associates,
Ltd.
Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce
39432 North
Avenue
Beach Park, IL 60099
Phone: 847-872-8070
Fax:
847-872-6860
http://www.rfa-edi.com
Generally to the
media........
Releasing information to
whom?
Rachel
Foerster
Principal
Rachel Foerster & Associates,
Ltd.
Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce
39432 North
Avenue
Beach Park, IL 60099
Phone: 847-872-8070
Fax:
847-872-6860
http://www.rfa-edi.com
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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