RE: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread Charles H. Thulin
John, I don't agree that the "plain language" requirement of the privacy regulations requires translation of the NPP into other languages. In its discussion of the "plain language" requirement in the preamble to the final privacy regulations DHHS notes that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act -- a s

RE: NPP type size?

2003-03-18 Thread Sherry Neuman
Title: Message I cited the response that follows regarding 12-point type requirements for notices and forms in California. Would you happen to have the citation for that?Thanks.-Original Message-From: Stanton, Clark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 8:27 AMTo:

RE: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread CBowman
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) guidance at: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/lep/ If you are subject to Title VI, as it applies to LEP persons, below is safe harbor gudiance from the above OCR resource: Safe Harbor. The following actions will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipie

Another NPP question

2003-03-18 Thread Craig Moen
Title: RE: Grievance, Notice of PP Another NPP question.   We are drafting our aknowledgement of receipt form for existing patients for distribution.  In 164.520 it describes "acknowledgement of receipt"  I am not finding specific language that requires they sign that they have "Read and Und

RE: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread Christiansen, John (SEA)
Folks - The "plain language" requirement for the NPP incorporates regulatory requirements that include translation into other languages if they are a material element of the population you serve. I did the research well over a year ago so don't recall the citations, and don't have time to dig it u

RE: Grievance, Notice of PP

2003-03-18 Thread Sherry Neuman
Title: Message You may just list the title of the person in your office who is responsible for receiving complaints, along with the phone number. It's not required that you provide the contact information for the Secretary, but I think it's a good idea to be forthcoming with that information

Re: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread David Ermer
It strikes me as an attorney who represents ERISA governed health plans that the NPP can be considered a material modification to the health plan under the U.S. Labor Department's (DOL) rules. DOL, in contrast to HHS, has very specific rules on distributing a summary plan description or a summary o

RE: NPP type size?

2003-03-18 Thread Keith Tularaksa
I'm sorry to beat this one to death, but is there a citation for California stating that the font size has to be 12 pt for NPP? Thanks, Keith Tularaksa HIPAA Project Manager Star HRG (602) 749-7600, ext. 1490 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Sherry Neuman [mailto:[EM

RE: Grievance, Notice of PP

2003-03-18 Thread KERBER, JEFF
Title: RE: Grievance, Notice of PP Our NPP refers to both, but doesn't identify me by name. We put Privacy Officer with the system address and the main phone number. This way, if the privacy officer changes or my extension changes, the NPP won't have to and we wouldn't have to send it out al

psych notes

2003-03-18 Thread PORTEGACFCC
Our practice is family practice.  We contract in a LCSW who uses our charts for her progress notes.  I understand that mental health is handled differently than that of a PCP as far as authorizations for release of info. (we need specific auth to release).  I also remember reading somewhere that me

RE: Grievance, Notice of PP

2003-03-18 Thread Deborah Campbell
Title: RE: Grievance, Notice of PP While "surviving" HIPAA is a challenge for us all.I meant to say I "surveyed" another list serve. Guess that was a Freudian slip. Deborah Campbell   -Original Message-From: Deborah Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, March 18,

RE: Grievance, Notice of PP

2003-03-18 Thread Deborah Campbell
Title: RE: Grievance, Notice of PP I survived another list serve about this same question. We do have to say in the Notice that they can complain directly to the Secretary. But the regs do not say you have to list the contact info for them (you do for your organization.) After asking the othe

Grievance, Notice of PP

2003-03-18 Thread Craig Moen
On our notice we have listed detailed information on who to contact at our office in the event of a complaint. We also state that the patient may complain directly to the U.S. Secretary of DHHS. 1. Does that need to be listed?(seems like I remember it has to be on the NPP) 2. Do we need to list

Re: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread Sonya . Springer
This message is intended only for certain recipients and may be privileged or confidential. If you have received it in error, please notify us and delete it without making or retaining a copy. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN COUNSEL. While HIPAA may not require the NPP or othe

Re: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread Beth Cole
As are we. We have a part-time professional translator on staff who is/will be translating all of our HIPAA-related patient correspondence for us. Beth Line, Phyllis wrote: We are translating our notice into Spanish. -Original Message- From: Kathy Findley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] He

RE: NPP in Other Languages

2003-03-18 Thread Line, Phyllis
Title: RE: NPP in Other Languages We are translating our notice into Spanish. -Original Message- From: Kathy Findley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 1:08 PM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List Subject: NPP in Other Languages Hello All! I don't belive it's