Compliance: Circumvent PHI Disposal Violations With This Insight
Don’t let your HIPAA snafus be fodder for the next news cycle, expert warns.
You can cut down on protected health information (PHI) disposal faux pas with a solid HIPAA compliance plan that guides staff on how to get rid of patient data correctly.
Human error factors heavily in many HIPAA violations, including cases related to PHI disposal. These breaches are often the result of unimplemented policies and procedures and inadequate training as evidenced by the recent New England Dermatology case (see story, p. 3).
Read on for advice on disposing of PHI.
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