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HIPAA files must be stored in a locked cabinet with controlled access or
controlled access area that has continuous authorized staff present.
Judy K. Tyler, CRM
Records Management Officer
Information Management Division
US Army Medical Department Activity
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 288-8009
DSN 738-8009
-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Larry Medina
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:53 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [RM] STORAGE OF HIPPA RECORDS
On 2/23/06, Belrose, Sharon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> W e are reviewing storage of our files containing HIPPA and other
> confidential records. I have been advised that any files containing
HIPPA
> documents must be stored in a locked area. I would appreciate hearing
from
> others regarding the storage of these files. Do you have a separate
are
> designated for these files? Do you tape the boxes shut with security
tape?
Although it is great in its breadth and depth, it isn't HIPPA (like
HIPPO)
it's HIPAA... a common error.
You'll find everything you wanted to know (and more!) about the
regulations
here:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
And if you use third party providers for processing, imaging, storage or
shipping, make sure you pay attention to the "Business Associates
Agreement"
link on this page.
Larry
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Larry Medina
Danville, CA
RIM Professional since 1972
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