BDS Confidentiality Training

 

Informed Approval (1 of 4)

Great, you have made it to Section #2, Informed Approval. Now you will focus on how to get consumer approval that will allow the release of confidential information.

In this section you will learn to:

  • Define the concept of informed approval.
  • Outline what the consumer must understand, at a minimum, for consent.
  • Learn about Consent, Authorization, and the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Here is the key concept

Clients must be informed about privacy practices and the laws, rights, and regulations that protect their health information.

They must be provided a summary of these practices.

The concept of "Informed Approval" is applicable to authorizing disclosure of confidential information.

Informed approval is freely given and based on an explanation and understanding of what is to be disclosed, to whom, for what purpose, the potential risks and benefits of disclosure or non-disclosure, alternatives to disclosure, and the right to refuse or revoke consent.

There are two different forms for which people are asked to give their informed approval.  One is to give consent to BDS to disclose information for treatment, payment and healthcare operations. 

 

 

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Modules
General Rule - Informed Approval - Exceptions - Security - Case Example - Final Steps
Reference Materials
Policy and Definitions - Forms

Credits