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-Original Message-From: KERBER, JEFF
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 7:59
AMTo: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup ListSubject: RE:
Facility Directory
In
reading the other respo
In
reading the other responses to this, I'm shocked admissions isn't already doing
this in most facilities. In the many discussions I have had with other hospitals
the question on this has never been do we have to even tell them of the option.
The question has always been how will this chang
ald; WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List
> Subject: Re: Facility Directory
>
> Donald,
> I agree with your opinion that you don't have to ask, but a check-off line
> in the sign-in form would be nice. It would also document that the option
> had indeed been offered, and since
ntents or take action in reliance on the
information it contains. Thank you."
- Original Message -
From:
Ribelin, Donald
To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 06:41
AM
Subject: RE: Facility Directory
As I
read it, ther
As I read
it, there is no requirement to ask, just to inform and this is done via your
Notice of Privacy Practice. Should
the patient ask for clarification you would be obliged to assist them in
understanding their rights but I do not think you have to ask the patient if
they want to opt
Yes, it would come under the "right to object" clause. The patient has a right to not have their name listed, but there are no specific documentation requirements and no specific standard as to how or when the option must be offered. However, if you don't document the agreement to be listed, how wo
