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Just wanted to add some additional info. Under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) this federal law requires: HIPAA Patient Rights 1. Right to inspect and review their own record. 2. Right to receive a copy of their medical record. 3. Right to request an amendment/correction of their record. 4. Right to add supplemental information to the record. 5. Right to Restrict use/disclosure of information. 6. Right to give consent before information is released for reasons other than treatment,payment, or healthcare operations. Even though some parts of HIPAA are not in effect yet, many healthcare facilities are already taking steps towards compliance. The final Privacy Rules Compliance date is April 14, 2003.

Hello Everyone, This is my first post, but I have been lurking for a long time. I am a staff development Coordinator for a CCRC in Louisiana. My job includes in-services for all departments of our community. It is a very exciting job with alot of research. I have learned to prepare in-services for nursing staff as well as Food and Beverage staff. I am interested in swapping any ideas with all of you. Our facility is very lucky we subscribe to the LTCN, a satellite dedicated to LTC education. My email address is [email protected] if anyone would like to talk.