Medical records shredding guidelines and processes are much more strict than most other typical shredding laws, primarily because of the heightened sensitivity of the information in question. The HIPAA privacy rule, in particular, requires healthcare clearinghouses, health plans, and healthcare providers create effective security measures to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing any Protected Health InformationRead On >
Document Management
Implementing a Shred All Policy
Protecting personally identifiable information (PII), including private customer and employee data, should always be your number one priority, especially since your success depends on it. In some cases this may be referred to as document retention and long-term filing, but when it comes to outdated files and electronic storage devices that have reached or exceededRead On >
Human Resources Information & Document Management
When it comes to owning a business, one of the most important divisions in the entire company is the Human Resources department. Human Resources is responsible for every other person throughout the rest of that office, and is likely responsible for some of the most sensitive documents in the building, including personnel files, medical information,Read On >
What is FACTA?
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or FACTA, was passed in 2003, and outlines requirements and standards for protecting, managing, and disposing personal and sensitive customer data in the business world. Businesses of all sizes, and in every industry, are required to adhere to FACTA regulations in order to best protect their customers, andRead On >
Challenges Health IT Professionals Face and What To Do About It
Whether you have decades of experience in health IT or you are still learning how to best utilize the complex software you work with everyday, there are many challenges you will face as a health IT professional including situations involving business continuity, disaster recovery, archiving, backup, and data storage. As the ocean of information continuesRead On >
What Is A Redacted Document?
In a world where everyone’s personally identifiable information (PII) is used seemingly everywhere, from doctor’s offices to online shopping, the need for effective security measures to prevent identity theft and fraud remains essential, especially for businesses. One of the ways professional organizations and corporations remain compliant and protect the personal information of their customers, patients,Read On >
Trends in Information Management Compliance
As our world and technological capabilities continue to evolve with each passing day, the number of state and federal laws and regulations regarding information management follow, developing faster than ever before. Because of this, business owners just like you are forced to keep up by continuously updating your information management policies and programs. The costsRead On >
Best Practices for Health IT Data Management
For the sake of your success, it’s ideal to ensure you are always seeking out the best practices for health IT management. As the influx of data within healthcare industry continues to increase exponentially, long-term data retention is becoming even more of a crucial resource for healthcare providers. However, as the Department of Health andRead On >
Did You Know There is a Difference Between Records and Documents?
Did you know there is a difference between records and documents? If you saw a physical stack of documents next to a physical stack of records, you might not see one. As far as appearances go, there are few distinctions at first glance, but the moment you dig deeper and start investigating the context ofRead On >
Personally Identifiable Information: Protecting What Matters Most
It’s no secret that personally identifiable information (PII) can be used against you in a number of ways, which is why safeguarding said information is a priority for both corporations and the government. With the potential to end up in the wrong hands and cause devastation for countless Americans, as well as the potential toRead On >
