Access to this sensitive information is often required by Admission Office personnel, athletic departments, and campus medical centers to maintain the health and well being of every student. Health information compliance rules and privacy regulations are evolving at an alarming pace. As these rules change, it is increasingly important to know where your students’ private health information is at all times, who has access to that information, and how that information is accessed in an emergency.
The substantial responsibility of this stewardship is further complicated by the often difficult issue of student/patient privacy. Risk management professionals at private-independent schools must establish a clear and definite protocol for the access of student records that provides the relevant medical information quickly and efficiently on an as-needed basis, while simultaneously protecting student privacy.
Increasingly, schools use online technology to assist their faculty, staff, and administrators in maintaining a compliant health department. With online Student Medical Records (SMR), you are able to significantly reduce your liability and increase information security because you have full control and visibility over who has access to student information.
To learn more about techniques that can help independent schools manage liability, obtain efficiency, and achieve emergency preparedness surrounding their health information, visit Magnus Health SMR is a leader in this virtual industry or attend an upcoming luncheon in your area.
