Policy number
07.010
Policy description
This policy is developed to ensure the privacy of protected health information and to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, and any other applicable federal or state privacy laws or regulations. The University of North Texas (UNT) must communicate clear and specific compliance standards and procedures to applicable parties regarding the prohibited and required uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI).
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Policy owner
VP for Student Affairs
Policy contact
Elizabeth With
Elizabeth
With
SVP for Student Affairs
Division of Student Affairs
Applies to
Faculty
Staff
Students
All University
Date issued
Last updated
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
This policy was amended out-of-cycle of the standard 6-year review process. Policy was updated to comply with new U.S. Department Health and Human Services regulations which implement limitations on when covered entities and business associates may use and disclose reproductive health information.
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
This policy has been updated to clarify guidance regarding transmission of protected health information between the provider and patient. The information must be transmitted only via approved medical communication systems and must maintain encryption. Updates appear on pages 48 and 49.
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
Minor updates made to this policy as part of its periodic review, in order to improve clarity and accessibility.
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
Revised to comply with recent changes in the law. Effective 9/25/2013.
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