In the fast-paced environment of medical offices, a vast amount of documents brimming with sensitive patient data is generated daily. Adhering to state and federal regulations is imperative to ensure compliance in the handling of this crucial information.
Ensuring the security of your company’s data is crucial to protect against data breaches and identity theft. Partnering with a reputable shredding company such as Mobile Shred IT is crucial for protecting your clients’ sensitive information.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was established to safeguard the confidentiality and security of specific health records. These documents encompass any information that can be traced back to a particular individual.
Protected health information (PHI) includes any data in medical records or designated record sets that can identify an individual and was generated, used, or shared during the provision of healthcare services like diagnosis or treatment.
There are 18 identifiers that make patient health information PHI:
1.Names
2.Telephone numbers
3.Fax numbers
4.Social Security numbers
5.Dates
6.Geographic information
7.Email addresses
8.Medical records numbers
9.Health plan beneficiary numbers
10.Account numbers
11.License numbers
12.Vehicle identifiers (including license plate numbers)
13.Web URLs
14.Device identifiers and serial numbers
15.IP addresses
16.Full face photos and similar images
17.Biometric identifiers
18.Any unique identifying number or code
We partner with a variety of medical organizations that handle PHI and need consistent shredding services. Mobile Shred IT offers shredding services to:
Our MSI team is available to assist with any inquiries and to help your organization arrange for scheduled or one-time shredding services.
