NEW!! 2009 Legal Guideline Resource Manual For Health Information Management in Minnesota
The NEW 2009 edition of the Legal Reference Manual For Health Information Management in Minnesota is a revision of the 2007 Legal Manual. This resource manual continues to serve as the comprehensive resource for Health Information professionals. It includes the laws and rules that address the majority of issues that may arise with respect to health information practice. It is a compilation of best practices and experience of health information professionals and the facilities they represent in Minnesota. All health information departments should have this Manual.
The 2009 Manual includes:
New chapter on Hospice
POLST (physician ordered life sustaining treatment)
Retention requirements for paper records
Updated information on identity theft and red flag rules and metadata
Disaster planning preparedness
Potential HIPAA implications as a result of the 2009 federal stimulus package
The Resource Manual has embedded hyperlinks within the chapters that will allow you to jump to a web resource and then come back to the original resource page. Load the CD into your home or office pc and it will become a daily resource and time saver.
Chapters Included in the 2009 Manual:
Health Care Records
Retention and Storage
Required/Voluntary Reporting
Legal Proceedings/Requests
Disclosure/Release of Information, Patient Access
Consents
Behavioral Health Care Records
Long Term Care
Home Care/Hospice Records
Ambulatory Care Health Records
Risk Management
HIPAA
Research & Health Information
Medical Identity Theft
About the Publication: It is not an exhaustive review of all legal issues and is not intended to be considered legal advice. Specific questions and development of policies appropriate for individual situations or facilities may require consultation with private legal counsel.
Available on CD only. ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. VERIFICATION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS IS REQUIRED FOR TAX-EXEMPT SALES.
