This customizable document, Confidentiality of Information - General Issues, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Outpatient Surgery and Ambulatory Services Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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Here is some sample content from Confidentiality of Information - General Issues:

	POLICY: It is the policy of Facility to maintain an individual's right to privacy and confidentiality of information. Information known or contained in the patient's medical record known as protected health information shall be treated as confidential and will be released in appropriate circumstances only with the written consent of the patient or legal guardian. Information concerning patients, visitors and staff shall be managed with the highest degree of appropriateness and confidentiality, pursuant to organizationwide policies and procedures. PROCEDURE: All persons employed at ...
Second excerpt:
	...with the news media should be directed to administration. All staff will be educated and trained about the requirements for information privacy and confidentiality appropriate for each level of employee to carry out his/her healthcare function within the facility. Education and training includes orientation, initial education and any ongoing education and training necessary related to changes with this organization's information confidentiality and privacy practices. Enforcement of...