The hospital I work at has an on-site wellness center. It is likely that
members of the wellness center will, at least one time, work with a trainer.
The trainer normally obtains basic health information (PHI?) from the
member to determine the best form of exercise for the member.
With respect to HIPAA, should the wellness center be treated like any other
part of the hospital? Can it be designated as a non-health care component
of the hospital, since it does not engage in any electronic transactions?
Does it need its own policies and procedures and notice of privacy
priactices? Should every member be given a Notice of Privacy Practices?
Thanks for your help.
Jason Cantos
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