Compare your state requirements to any federal mandates. Assess which is more stringent and what are the key elements.
Why would mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS-related health care information be held to a higher privacy standard than other types of health care?
Explain the following:
What are the elements need of the medical records in the nursing facility to assure it meets state, federal, and professional standards, or requirements?
What are some of the key components that will assure medical records are kept private and confidential in compliance with regulations and standards?
Are there any special considerations for electronic medical record storage and management vs. a paper-based medical record?