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    Best Practice Checklists

Protecting PHI From Public Viewing 
Preventing Conversations About PHI From Being Overheard 
Proper Storage and Disposal of Items Containing PHI 
Safeguarding Computer Workstations and Portable Devices That Contain PHI
Faxing PHI 
Third Party Communications (Verbal and Written) 

Protecting PHI Against Public Viewing 

Back to the Rack - Keep this checklist posted near nurse's stations, conference rooms, and patient's bedside or in areas where patient charts are being used to prevent access by unauthorized individuals.

HIPAA Privacy Self Assessment Checklist - This checklist should be used by  locations (e.g. clinics, inpatient units, offsite facilities, and administrative areas) to review select safeguards and procedures for protecting patient privacy and information.  Completing the checklist will help locations identify their strengths and items in need of follow up.

Preventing Conversations About PHI From Being Overheard

Proper Storage and Disposal of Items Containing PHI

Safeguarding Computer Workstations and Portable Devices That Contain PHI    

Faxing PHI

Fax Checklist - Keep this checklist posted near fax machines or available in areas
     where fax machines are located.  It contains guidance for protecting PHI or
     sensitive information being faxed inside or outside UCMC.

Third Party Communication (Verbal and Written) 

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