The Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C. may deny a patient's request for amendment if the privacy officer determines that the health information subject to the request -
- was not created by the Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C.;
- is not part of the patient's chart;
- would not be available for inspection under the provisions of this Manual; or
- is accurate and complete.
Documentation. All patient requests to amend their health information, along with the Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C.'s response thereto, shall be kept for a minimum of six (6) years from the date of the document(s).
5. Right to an Accounting
General Statement. Patients have a right to receive an accounting of disclosures of their health information made by the Practice and its business associates in the six (6) years prior to the date the accounting is requested.
Procedure. Patients requesting an accounting will be asked to make the request in writing. All requests for an accounting will be referred to the privacy officer. In responding to such requests, the privacy officer will follow the following procedures:
The privacy officer will respond to the patient's request no later than 60 days from the receipt of the request by providing the patient with a written accounting.
The Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C. will retain a copy of all requests for accountings from patients as well as the accounting provided by the Practice to the patient for a minimum of six (6) years from the date of the document(s).
Suspension of the Right to an Accounting. The Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C. may temporarily suspend the patient's right to receive an accounting of disclosures made to a health oversight agency or a law enforcement official for the time specified by that agency or official if giving the accounting would impede the agency's activities.
Exceptions. Patients shall have no right to an accounting as to disclosures -
- To carry out treatment, payment or health care operations;
- To the patient;
- Incident to a use or disclosure otherwise permitted;
- Pursuant to an authorization signed by the patient;
- To correctional institutions or law enforcement officials; or
- That occurred prior to April 14, 2003.
6. Waivers of Patient Rights and Non-Retaliation
No Waivers of Privacy Rights. No patient or prospective patient will be asked to waive their rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rules as a condition to receiving health care services from the Practice.
Non-Retaliation Policy. Center for Podiatric Medicine Physicians & Surgeons, S.C. personnel will not intimidate or retaliate against patients who seek to inquire about, enforce or complain regarding their rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rules.