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Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) Alerts
The Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) system supports core administrative functions in healthcare. These are: Registering a patient Discharging a patient Transferring a patient Merging patient files to avoid duplication
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Protected Health Information (PHI)
According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Protected Health Information (PHI) is defined by HHS as individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a Covered Entity or its Business Associate. PHI can be in any form or media:
- Electronic (email, text, patient portal, etc)
- Paper
- Oral
In a nutshell, any information that can reasonably be used to identify an individual and is used during the course of care is considered PHI. In the case of ADT alerts, we clearly see that PHI is being constantly transmitted. Read full article: What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Patient Engagement
Patient engagement is the concept of interacting with patients through various methods (such as social media, portal systems, mobile apps) to get the patient active in their own care. The goal of increasing patient engagement is to improve the patients’ own health outcomes. Read full article: This Is What Happens to Patient Engagement Under HIPAA
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