Sentences with phrase «patient record requests»

Maintained patient record requests for outside records, file logs for incoming and outgoing record requests, incoming fax's for all personnel.

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Freedom of Information requests have shown that most NHS trusts at best only cursorily audit the treatment of foreign nationals not entitled to automatic free healthcare, and GP practices do not record this information at all, despite in many other countries access to primary care having a nominal charge for all patients, including British visitors.

Often done at the request of their physician or therapist, patients may be asked to record how severe the pain is, how it affects daily activities and which treatments ease it or make it worse.

The partners worked alongside the physicians during patient visits and participated in team huddles, transcribed physician comments into patients» records, pulled patient information from computer records, completed lab and referral requests, processed new prescriptions or medication refills, updated patient medication lists, scheduled follow - up appointments and provided patients with their visit summaries.

Through a public records request, we've obtained a copy of the letter — which lists a host of problems in the studies, ranging from enrolling ineligible patients, not informing families of the risks associated with the studies, and skipping tests intended to minimize the risks associated with lithium.

Their duties include: setting up appointments, maintaining medical records, answering phones, checking clients and patients in and out, and communicating messages and other requests with appropriate staff.

For hospitalized patients, all medications administered by the nursing staff are now requested on an electronic whiteboard and recorded with the click of a mouse.

They are available to assist you and your veterinarian with requests for copies of patients» records and reports.

• Ability to properly handle and restrain patients with respiratory or cardiac compromise • Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile diagnostic procedures • Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns • Take proactive role in life - saving techniques including CPR, as necessary • Properly record patient vitals and trends on anesthesia flow sheet • Perform patient blood work including hematology • Proper handling of diagnostic specimens during procedure and facilitating the proper care and transfer to laboratory including accurate request forms and documentation • Ensure that proper procedures and documentation are followed during deceased patient aftercare • Client communications according to hospital policy • Medication administration for in house patients and refill processing for Internal Medicine patients • Outstanding nurse care • Ability to place catheters and draw blood from patients with compromised veins (peripheral or jugular).

GP practices need a consistent approach to requests for clinical records from patients and their representatives, says Dr Shelagh Turvill.

In any other case, a request from a claimant for access to a deceased patient's medical records should be handled under the AHRA, where the holder of the medical records may charge for copying and postage.

Read all about why you should bring a medical advocate to the hospital, and about your right to request your medical records and the protections offered by the Massachusetts Patients» Bill of Rights.

Holders of medical records should also be aware that of situations where a patient makes a Subject Access Request for his or her medical records under the DPA and then passes away before the holder of the medical records responds.

Unlike inspections, which currently occur in a small percentage of cases, our fact - finding suggests that patients very rarely seek to amend their records, but that the establishment of this right in the rule will spur more requests.

To estimate the marginal increase in copying that might result from the regulation, the Department assumed that as patients gained more awareness of their right to inspect and copy their records, more requests will occur.

Another commenter pointed out that the cost estimate for amendment and correction is dependent on a base assumption that only 1.5 percent of patients will request inspection of their records.

Another commenter described the more subtle costs associated with record amendment and correction, which would include a case - by - case clinical determination by providers on whether to grant such requests, forwarding the ensuing record changes to business partners, and issuing written statements to patients on the reasons for denials, including a recourse for complaints.

The Department assumed that 25 percent of direct patient requests to copy medical records are for purposes of inspecting their accuracy (i.e., 2.5 percent of all copy requests) or 850,000 in 2003 if the current practice remained unchanged.

The final rule allows a provider to deny an individual the right to inspect or obtain a copy of protected health information in a designated record set under certain circumstances, and it provides, in certain circumstances, that the patient can request the denial to be reviewed by another licensed health care professional.

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws» Uniform Health Care Information Act states, «Because accurate health - care information is not only important to the delivery of health care, but for patient applications for life, disability and health insurance, employment, and a great many other issues that might be involved in civil litigation, this Act allows a patient to request an amendment in his record.»

Another suggested that we require clear and convincing evidence that: (1) The Start Printed Page 82682information sought is relevant and material to a legitimate criminal investigation; (2) the request is as specific and narrow as is reasonably practicable; (3) de-identified information, for example coded records, could not reasonably be used; (4) on balance, the need for the information outweighs the potential harm to the individuals and to patient care generally; and (5) safeguards appropriate to the situation have been considered and imposed.

They questioned whether there is any experience from the Privacy Act of 1974 to suggest that patients who requested and received their records have ever endangered themselves as a result.

Lawrence says because it was a «high - volume, out - of - the - ordinary request,» she decided to outsource the project, primarily because of the size of the request and the fact the records had to be reviewed, redacted for patient privacy, and prepared for disclosure within the legislated timelines.

Answering patients» call lights and requests; Observes, monitors and records nursing care on indicated rounding log, documents actions accurately and answers...

Requested medical records from other sources, scanned the records into the computer database and into patient charts.

The coder's duties also include keeping accurate records of patient illness and treatment, and making them available upon request to members of the healthcare team who are also working to improve patient health.

Verifies patient identity and confirms valid authorization request to ensure the requesting party has a legal right to the patient's medical record

Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Essential job responsibilities of a Reimbursement Analyst are processing reimbursement requests, assisting patients, answering to inquiries, maintaining their knowledge of payer policies, analyzing data and documents, and maintaining records.

Parma Community General Hospital — Parma, OH Jan 2018 — Present Clerical Associate • Answer phone, intercom, and transfer messages • Greet visitors graciously • Write out and communicate physician orders accurately and inform suitable staff of orders • Maintain patient and unit records • Request and maintain office supplies for the unit in keeping with appropriate levels

Medical Reception Intern Mount High Health Care Clinic, WA Oct 2014 — Present • Answer all telephonic, email and in - person inquiries and place appointments as requested • Update patient data and appointment schedule • Obtain repeat prescriptions after verifying patient data from the record • Explain treatment plans to the patients • Greet visitors professionally and directing them to the relevant clinic office

Copied physician - dictated reports and complied with requests for copies of patient records from patients and other persons such as physicians, attorneys, and insurance companies following departmental policies to safeguard patient confidentiality.

Provided confidential documentation such as test results or other information not filed in patient records to healthcare providers upon request.

Assisted doctors, patients, attorneys and hospitals with any questions regarding records requests and resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner

Process requests for medical records and disability / FMLA forms from patients and third parties within the required time frame insuring appropriate legal authorizations from patient provided, invoicing requestor, printing chart, and mail / fax out records or call for pickup.

Refill Prescriptions, call patients regarding lab results, call other clinics to request records and setup future appointments or procedures.

Assisted heavy with customer service to Spanish speaking patients with and without the presence of a physician and assisted physicians with any urgent medial record requests.

Responsibilities: Observed how the patients behaved, checked their vital signs and recorded them into their file or as per doctor's or nurse's request.

• Organizing and maintaining patients» medical records • Reviewing doctor's order sheets at regular breaks • Communicating with admitting office about admissions and discharges • Communicating efficiently with employees, patients and visitors • Initiating and updating dietary sheets • Following up on maintenance requests

Information Clerk • Handle telephone calls and respond to information asked for • Provide visitors and patients with heads up on their inquiries and problems • Determine nature of visit of persons entering establishment and direct or escort them to their destinations • Provide information regarding health procedures and policies and direct people to the right departments • Direct incoming calls to intended recipients and take message in the absence thereof • Take and record information regarding patients, visitors and other people entering the facility • Assist during admission and discharge procedures • File reports and perform research and information retrieval duties as requested • Handle facility inventory by initiating and maintaining contact with vendors and suppliers • Distribute incoming mail and ensure that outgoing mail is sent out on time • Prepare and send correspondence such as memos and letters

Job duties include greeting patients and visitors via phone and in person, completing all steps of patient check - in process in EPM system; requesting, verifying and recording demographic and...

Patient Care Coordinator Cancer Alliance, Woodland, CA 6 / 2008 — 5/2010 Completed requested medical records from referring physicians and consultants, coordinated and scheduled appointments and responded to patient concerns regardinPatient Care Coordinator Cancer Alliance, Woodland, CA 6 / 2008 — 5/2010 Completed requested medical records from referring physicians and consultants, coordinated and scheduled appointments and responded to patient concerns regardinpatient concerns regarding same.

If the General Assembly enacts the requested legislation, physicians would continue to be able to delegate to all medical assistants (those who meet the educational and credentialing requirements and those who do not) the limited duties they are now permitted to delegate, such as taking vital signs, rooming patients, administrative tasks, and — as directed by the overseeing physician — entering data into the medical record.

Create, file and maintain new and current patients medical records as requested.

• Successfully analyze and respond to requests for medical information from healthcare providers, insurance companies and patients • Copy pertinent portions of medical records in response to written authorizations or court orders • Assign patients to DRGs (diagnosis related groups) by using appropriate / predefined systems • Process patients» admission and discharge documents and transcribe medical reports

They ensure that all patients» medical records are properly entered into the system, in an accurate manner, and that any requests for retrieval are processed in the minimum time possible.

Medical Front Desk Receptionist Hamden Health — Hamden, CT Sep 2011 — Present • Greet patients and provide instructions as they come in • Perform clerical and administrative tasks • Collect patient demographic data • Analyze health insurance benefits and verify insurance eligibility • Obtain and record patients» vital signs • Receive telephone calls and provide relevant information • Schedule and confirm appointments • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence • Process requests for medical records

Process medical record requests for patients, referring physician offices and attorneys by adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure HPI.

• Provide patient with procedure for requesting medical records.