OverviewGain new insights in the latest changes to medical records law. Medical records law continues to evolve and the complexities of how your organization manages these sensitive records now will impact your legal liability later. The medical-legal implications of your medical records management practices are far reaching and potentially damaging to your organization. Proper records management strategy is only a small part of protecting your business from potentially damaging legal issues that will happen without understanding the full scope of what your responsibilities are as it pertains to HIPAA and patient’s rights. Not knowing does not protect your business from financial responsibility for damages. These reference materials will provide insights and examples of “what you must do” and “what you should never do” when handling this very sensitive subject matter. Benefits for You •Learn “Best Practices” for handling sensitive HIPAA information •Understand how medical records are used in litigation •Review the requirements and potential risk of electronic records •How your organization must handle medical records
AuthorsModerators: Christopher J. Slottee, Atkinson Conway & Gagnon (Morning session) Jennifer L. Coughlin, Brothers, Hawn & Coughlin, LLP (Afternoon session) Lauren Ridolph, R.N., Legal Nurse Consultant Trina Sears, Department of Law - Assistant District Attorney
Self Study Credit - CD & Reference ManualCLE6AK