question archive Carefully examine the information in Melissa’s EHR and, specifically, the form she sent requesting release of information

Carefully examine the information in Melissa’s EHR and, specifically, the form she sent requesting release of information

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Carefully examine the information in Melissa’s EHR and, specifically, the form she sent requesting release of information. Answer the following questions.

  1. Locate the discrepancy between the personal identification information contained in the request received from Melissa today found under the Notes tab in her chart and the registration information documented in the Account/Registration section of her chart.
  2. What are some steps that could be taken to sort out the discrepancy identified in Question 1?
  3. After reviewing the ROI authorization form that was scanned in to Melissa’s chart, is the following identified on the form, per hospital policy? Indicate yes or no.
    1. The authorization is in writing, dated, and signed?
    2. The authorization specifies the information to be disclosed?
    3. The authorization specifies the entity or location to disclose the information?
    4. The authorization specifies the person or persons to receive the information?

 

  1. Melissa’s mother, Rita Baker, shows up shortly after the hospital receives Melissa’s letter requesting release of her information to her attorney again. Rita states that the attorney needs the copies as soon as possible due to a court deadline, refers to it as “an emergency” and asks to be given the copies of Melissa’s medical record to take to the attorney’s office. What action should the record clerk take and why?
  2. If Melissa did not request her medical record be sent to her attorney or complete a release of information form, but a subpoena was issued for her medical records relating to the alleged assault, what steps should the General Hospital take before releasing them?
  3. According to the General Hospital’s policy, could the hospital release Melissa’s records to a clinic where Melissa was receiving mental health counseling without a signed authorization from her?

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