Communication Breakdown
Those within the industry can begin to focus their attention on documents affected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Following the enactment of HIPAA a few years ago, health-care providers are now required to comply with a new set of national standards to protect patients’ privacy.
The Flesh Company, Parsons, Kan., noticed the absence of mimeographed patient sign-in sheets typically attached to clipboards in front of the receptionist window. The manufacturer tailored its forms to meet HIPPA regulations while considering the best interest of patients. On the first half of this two-part carbon interleaved unit set, there is an integrated label that is die-cut on each line of the sign-in sheet. “This allows patients’ names to be removed individually as they sign in so their privacy is protected,” explained Donna Grounds, vice president of sales. The part two carbon copy provides the doctor’s office with a complete listing of the patients who have been seen. “It is recommended to glue the form at both the top and bottom for extra security,” Grounds added.