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, in this game, documentation
is everything, that would be a Good Thing.
The opinions expressed here are my own and not necessarily the opinion of
LCMH.
Douglas M. Webb Computer System Engineer Little Company of Mary
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Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 06:41
AM
Subject: RE: Facility Directory
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 out.
Donald L. Ribelin
HIPAA Project Manager
Firsthealth of the
Carolinas
(910) 215-2668
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-----Original
Message----- From: Cindy
Stroud [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 7:54
PM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy
Workgroup List Subject:
Facility Directory
For
some reason I have been under the assumption that when a patient registers we,
an acute care hospital, need to explain the right to opt-out of the facility
directory. Is this something we need to explain verbally or is the fact
that explanation in the NPP is sufficient? I really appreciate any
feedback
Cindy
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