HIPAA Stuff for Clinicians

Client Rights• Access

Clients have the right to inspect and copy their PHI.

I want to see my

stuff … right now!

Situations where client access may be denied or delayed …

Alternative Communications

Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.

Restriction Requests

I paid in full.

I told you not to share this with my

insurance company!

Special PHI Requests

If you could just call my mom for that stuff, that would be

great …

Requesting Amendments/Corrections to PHI

Accounting of Disclosures and Restriction Requests

I have a tiny request …

Do clients need to sign the Notice of Privacy Practices (NOPP) before their first

appointment?

Bow-Wow!

… That means yes …

Privacy Complaints

Seriously?

I would like to make a complaint.

It is within my rights to do so.

Audits of employee access

You know wearing that shirt isn’t going to win you any favors,

right?

The Steps

Release of Information

Valid Authorization

Yeah, I’m gonna needvalid authorization for that …

Remember, you don’t need authorization for …

Treatment

Payment

Operations

ROI: Legal Guardians

ROI: Step-parents and Foster Parents

I need my stepchild’s

info, please.

Faxing/Emailing PHI

Test numbers first!

Business Associate Agreements

Talk to the Operations Director

to get help!

Remember, this stuff is important!

It’s your responsibility!