telecare corp hipaa and the amendment process updated 11/17/09
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TELECARE CORP
HIPAA AND THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
Updated 11/17/09
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HIPAA
AMENDMENT TO RECORDS
CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE –Addendum To Records.Other states specify if any related
requirement
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OBJECTIVES
Identify the right to amend protected health information
Identify requirements for written amendment/correction to any item/statement in the health or other record of the Designated Record Set
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OBJECTIVES -2
Spell out what and when information is required to be provided to a business associates
Indicate right to file a complaint with the covered entity and/or the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights;
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OBJECTIVES -3
Identify additional rights, i.e. to file a complaint with the covered entity and/or the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights; --&--
Decision re: the amendment request.
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WHEN I GET A REQUEST
REQUEST to make amendment/correction to a designated record set/clinical record. What do I do ????• If you are a line staff – refer to the Supervisor.• Supervisor – Department Head – Program
Director – make the request form available to the patient to complete the request for amendment.
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USE THE REQUEST FORM
See the example and provide that form to be completed.
Assure the timeliness of reporting and communication within the organization and with the resident.
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AMENDMENTS
Let’s review the requirements and what the Policy and Procedure says.
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POLICY
Rights of resident/patient/representative• Have covered entity amend PHI
• Provide a written amendment/correction to any item/statement in the Designated Record Set
• Have the amendment be released with any future disclosures of records
• File a complaint with appropriate authority
• Receive timely denial notice & right to submit a disagreement statement
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TIME FRAME – Privacy Officer
Notification of the Right to Amend• Request to amend
• Response 60 days after receipt
• Program (Covered Entity) may extend (1 extension each time)
• Add 30 days if written
• Statement given if delay & date of decision
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THE PROGRAM
Will NOT:• Require to determine the accuracy or
completeness of amendment
• Expunge any PHI
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THE PROGRAM -2
Will:• Reserve the right to deny any amendment
• Accommodate reasonable requests to receive amendments of PHI by other means/locations
• Need a written Request for Amendment for each alleged unclear/incomplete/incorrect item
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AMENDMENT IS ACCEPTED
If request is granted, the program will:• Insert the amendment or provide a link
• Inform the individual that the amendment is accepted
• Obtain the consent to have amendment shared with applicable individuals
• Make reasonable efforts to notify business associates, including anyone could foreseeably rely on such information
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CRITERIA FOR DENIAL
Amendment is not created by the organization
Information is not part of the designated record set
Information is not available for inspection Information is accurate and complete Adequate verification of identify was not provided
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ADDENDUM
California does NOT give an individual the right to request an amendment to PHI.
California DOES give an individual the right to have a written addendum included in the medical record per California law (Health & Safety Code 123111)
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OTHER STATES
Specify if there is something that is unique to your state: (remember HIPAA has priority unless your state is more restrictive).
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PROCEDURE
Staff member receiving the request to amend will notify the appropriate program designated persons
Designated persons will:• Obtain written request to amend record by
providing a blank Request to Amend Personal PHI for completion or obtaining a completed form from the individual
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PROCEDURE -2
Designated persons will (cont.): • Send the completed form to the original author
of the comment
• Upon return of the form, acceptance/denial will be facilitated with the author’s comments
• Forward the form and the determination of the acceptance/denial with author’s comment to requesting individual
• Keep track of amendment requests
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AMENDMENT IS ACCEPTED
Timely notify the individual in writing that amendment has been accepted
Provide the individual a copy of the completed amendment/correction
Place a copy in the record and identify/provide a link to the affected record set
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AMENDMENT IS ACCEPTED -2
Inform others via:• Send a copy of the amendment to
the original entry’s author• If author adds a comment, copy will be routed to
individual
• Original amendment return to program to be filed with the original entry in the individual’s record
• Continue with the amendment process
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AMENDMENT IS ACCEPTED -3
Forward a copy to:• Individuals/organizations specified
by the resident/patient
• Persons/organizations or business associates that foreseeably could rely on the information
Record disclosures on the amendment form including names, addresses of any additional disclosures, sign, title and date.
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AMENDMENT IS ACCEPTED -4
When an amendment form is executed, make the entry at the site of the information being amended and indicate “see amendment/correction”• Attached the amendment/correction
Include a copy of the amended/corrected entry to accompany the original entry each time the information is used/disclosed
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CORRECTION OF ENTRY
If original author wishes to correct his/her documentation:• Enter the word “Correction” next to the entry
• Identify the request for amendment/correction or provide a link
• Enter the date
• Refer to the corrected entry by date (i.e., Amendment/Phys Progress Notes, mm/dd/yy)
• Notify the Health Information Department
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AMENDMENT IS DENIED
Timely provide a written denial and inform the individual of the denial
Indicate basis for denial Inform the individual of his/her right:
• Submit a statement of disagreement
• File the statement of disagreement or request the program provide the request with any future disclosure
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AMENDMENT IS DENIED -2
Inform the individual of his/her right:• The program may place in the record why it
does not agree with the disagree statement; if so, the program will provide a copy to individual
• To complain to the Office of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights
• Name/Title and telephone number of the contact who handles complaints at the program
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AMENDMENT IS DENIED -3
Program will:• Prepare a written rebuttal to the
individual’s statement of disagreement if desired. If one is prepared, a copy must be provided to the individual who submitted the statement of disagreement
• Include statements of disagreement with amendment denials or accurate summaries of the information in the rebuttal statements
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PRIVACY OF HEALTH INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to assure residents rights are protected when they do request to amend their health record and that you take it seriously and make the appropriate notifications.
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RESOURCES
Summary of key points Revised Telecare policy/procedure and
forms # Amendment HIPAA/Addendum to Records
California Health & Safety Code-#7009P
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HIPAA AMENDMENT
LET’S REVIEW …
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QUESTION #1
Who can process a request to make an amendment/correction to a designated record set/clinical record?
Health Information/Record Director/designee
HIPAA Privacy Officer/Administrator
Any facility’s Personnel
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QUESTION #2
The program will delete any information determined to be incorrect?
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QUESTION #3
If request is accepted, notify the individual ________ , provide a copy, and ________ the original.
By telephone, destroy the record
In person, separate the amended record
In writing, file the amended record
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QUESTION #4
What does the individual submit once he/she has been notified of a denial in writing?
Statement of Disagreement
Accepts, no response needed
2nd Request for Amendment
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QUESTION #5
Who is responsible for health information privacy when requests for amendment to records are made?
YOU