Does anyone have a policy (or thoughts on the subject) about sealing records? We have a few instances were we felt compelled to seal a patient' s record. Those who can access the sealed record are the Privacy Officer, Information Security Officer, Risk Manager, Medical Records Director, and nursing house supervisors. We added house supervisors out of concern the patient could return for treatment and nursing needed a means to gain access to the record. Additionally we sealed just the visit in question not the entire record.
Do you seal records? If so what has your experience been? Michael Ward, PMP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS Director, Information Services Anderson Hospital 6800 State Route 162 Maryville, IL 62062 618-288-5711 x399 618-288-8985 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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