CLOSING YOUR HEALTHCARE PRACTICE?
TAKE THIS QUIZ FIRST.
Healthcare practices can't simply shut their doors and be done. Certain processes and procedures need to be in place in order to ensure secure records management is achieved. Take this quiz to assess how ready you are to close your practice and whether you're forgetting any important steps.
Do you know the federal, state, and local retention requirements for each record type at your healthcare practice?
A:
No.
B:
I'm not sure.
C:
Yes.
Have you informed patients of how they can obtain their medical records?
A:
I'm not sure.
B:
No.
C:
Yes.
Do you have a process for the secure release of medical records to authorized requestors during the retention period?
A:
Yes.
B:
No.
C:
I'm not sure.
Have you made arrangements to destroy patient records in a safe, compliant and efficient way once the retention period expires?
A:
Yes.
B:
I'm not sure.
C:
No.
Have you made arrangements to decommission electronic systems, and securely destroy and dispose of equipment housing sensitive PHI?
A:
No.
B:
Yes.
C: