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rdmoore2003:
With all the changes with HIPAA, Does anyone know what the appropriate time is to update hipaa forms?  For example:   In our counseling and psychology office, we have a client that has had continuous treatment for 3 years,  how often do we have the client update a hipaa?  Also, how often should we have them update demographic information?  All this information plus other information is all loaded on a program for electronic medical records.   NO PAPER CHARTS

Michele:
As far as demographic info that is up to you.  Usually it is good to ask if there are any changes at least once a year, usually in January. 

As for HIPAA, most offices just make the patient resign their HIPAA form to indicate that they are aware of the office's HIPAA policies.

Michele

rdmoore2003:
ok  thanks so much

PMRNC:
Also remember that a provider/practice's compliance plan and policies and procedures should actually tell you how often those are to be updated as well as re-signed/filed.  If

rdmoore2003:
Would the compliance plan and the clinic policy be one in the same?

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