Appendix G - Patient Privacy And Confidentiality - INTERSON ViewBladder 10 User Manual

Appendix G - Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

There are important steps you can take to safeguard your data.
Ultrasound images, patient data files, and reports may include identifying patient information.
HIPAA regulations and other patient privacy and regulatory standards require that users take
reasonable care to protect this information.
It is important that you comply with your own hospital or clinic HIPAA guidelines regarding privacy
and safeguarding patient information. Ask yourself these questions: What would my liability be if
someone stole my laptop, computer, or storage device? What would I do if my computer hard drive
crashed? Ultimately, it is the user's responsibility to assure the security of their data.
Several strategies may be used to protect data:
1) Control the computer and storage devices at all times. They should be locked up when not
under direct control of user.
2) Limit access to the computer to authorized users
3) Password protect computer – require login.
4) Password protect any folders or files that include patient information. This should have
adequate encryption to prevent unauthorized viewing.
5) Regularly back up your data and store in a safe place.
Note: Interson ViewBladder 10 software does not include electronic signature control and is not meant
to substitute for an electronic medical record.
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