HealthIT Answers November 6, 2023
Art Gross

Common Mistakes & Best Practice Recommendations

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, safeguarding patient privacy remains paramount. Yet, despite the diligence exercised in patient care, one area where vulnerabilities persist is record disposal. From the cluttered file rooms to the maze of electronic data, mistakes are made that can jeopardize sensitive patient information. In this blog post, we’ll shine a spotlight on the top mistakes healthcare workers make with record disposal and, more importantly, provide best-practice solutions to fortify the defenses of patient privacy. Join us as we uncover the crucial art of secure record disposal, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and reinforcing the trust at the heart of healthcare.

1. Failure to Properly Shred Documents

One of the most prevalent...

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