BC Advantage - 2012 Issue 10
How Sandy/Isaac Will Impact Health Information
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Article Overview
This article discusses how natural and human-caused disasters can disrupt access to health information and why preparedness matters for patients, families, providers, and HIM professionals. It focuses on consumer tools such as personal health records and patient portals, along with the broader role of health information management in privacy, access, continuity, and disaster response planning. The piece is useful for HIM professionals, healthcare organizations, and consumers looking to understand general preparedness approaches related to medical information access.
Why This Topic Matters
Disasters can interrupt record availability, patient care, and communication at the exact time health information is most needed. The article highlights practical preparedness concepts that support continuity of care and help organizations and consumers protect and retrieve information during emergencies.
Article Sections
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Disasters Appear in Many Forms
Introduces broad categories of disaster threats and the need to protect health records during disruptive events.
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Personal Patient Records at the Ready
Discusses consumer preparedness through personal health records and the role of accessible health information when provider records may be unavailable.
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Patient Portals Offer Remote Emergency Access
Explains how patient portals support remote access to selected health information and fit into disaster planning and electronic information exchange.
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HIM a Natural Patient Advocate
Describes the HIM professional’s advocacy role in educating consumers and supporting patient access, privacy, and information management.
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Prepare for Disasters Now
Wraps up with the importance of preparedness training and the value of HIM skills in supporting disaster readiness for organizations and families.
What You Will Learn
- How disasters can affect access to health information
- Why personal health records are relevant to emergency preparedness
- How patient portals support access to selected health information
- What general roles HIM professionals play in consumer education and advocacy
- Why disaster planning is important for both healthcare organizations and families
Who Should Read This
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Patients and consumers
- Privacy and records management staff
- Hospital and clinic staff involved in emergency preparedness
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