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Policy No.: '''6045'''<br />
Policy No.: '''6045'''<br />
Effective Date: '''11/21/03'''<br />
Effective Date: '''11/21/03'''<br />
Revised Date: '''08/23/18'''<br />
Revised Date: '''07/01/19'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''08/23/18'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''06/17/19'''<br />
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<big>'''Privacy, Confidentiality and Security of Patient and Proprietary Information Policy'''</big><br /><br />
<big>'''Privacy, Confidentiality and Security of Patient and Proprietary Information Policy'''</big><br /><br />
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:*is created or received by ACE; and
:*is created or received by ACE; and
:*relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.
:*relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.
*'''Workforce''' means employees, the medical staff, volunteers, trainees, and other persons whose conduct, in the performance of work for UNMC is under the direct control of UNMC, whether or not they are paid by UNMC.
==Other Definitions==
==Other Definitions==
*'''Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)''' is information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and government wide policies but is not classified under U.S. Presidential Executive Order 13526 or the Atomic Energy Act, as amended.
*'''Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)''' as defined by U.S. Presidential Executive Order 13556 is information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations and government-wide policies but is not classified under Executive Order 13526 or the Atomic Energy Act, as amended.
*'''Employee Records''' refers to all information, records and documents pertaining to any person who is an applicant or nominee for any University personnel position described in the Board of Regents Bylaws, § 3.1, regardless of whether any such person is ever actually employed by the University, and all information, records and documents pertaining to any person employed by the University.
*'''Employee Records''' refers to all information, records and documents pertaining to any person who is an applicant or nominee for any University personnel position described in the Board of Regents Bylaws, § 3.1, regardless of whether any such person is ever actually employed by the University, and all information, records and documents pertaining to any person employed by the University.
*'''Information Security''' is the ability to control access and protect information from unauthorized alteration, destruction, loss or accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons.
*'''Information Security''' is the ability to control access and protect information from unauthorized alteration, destruction, loss or accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons.
*'''Proprietary Information''' is information relating to business practices, including but not limited to financial statements, contracts, and business plans; employee records; student records; and meeting minutes.
*'''Proprietary Information''' is information relating to business practices, including but not limited to financial statements, contracts, and business plans; employee records; student records; and meeting minutes.
*'''Student Education Records''' means any information recorded in any way which directly relates to a student and is maintained by or on behalf of UNMC (education agency/institution). Student education record does not include a (i) sole possession record, (ii) law enforcement record, (iii) employee record of a person who is employed by UNMC by virtue of his or her status as a student at UNMC (e.g. work study, assistantships, resident assistants), (iv) alumni record and (v) medical record that is part of the common medical record shared by the Affiliated Covered Entity. Student education records are covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
*'''Student Education Records''' means any information recorded in any way which directly relates to a student and is maintained by or on behalf of UNMC (education agency/institution). Student education record does not include a (i) sole possession record, (ii) law enforcement record, (iii) employee record of a person who is employed by UNMC by virtue of his or her status as a student at UNMC (e.g. work study, assistantships, resident assistants), (iv) alumni record and (v) medical record that is part of the common medical record shared by the Affiliated Covered Entity. Student education records are covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
*'''Workforce''' means employees, the medical staff, volunteers, trainees, and other persons whose conduct, in the performance of work for UNMC is under the direct control of UNMC, whether or not they are paid by UNMC.
 
==Procedures==
==Procedures==
===Patient Information===
===Patient Information===
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*The ACE is responsible for safeguarding and protecting PHI against loss, tampering, and disclosure to unauthorized individuals. The safeguarding of PHI in any form includes when the information is stored and/or being transferred outside the facility (see UNMC Policy No. 6073, [[Transporting Protected Health Information]]).
*The ACE is responsible for safeguarding and protecting PHI against loss, tampering, and disclosure to unauthorized individuals. The safeguarding of PHI in any form includes when the information is stored and/or being transferred outside the facility (see UNMC Policy No. 6073, [[Transporting Protected Health Information]]).
*ACE workforce have a duty to protect PHI. Breach of this duty includes the following:
*ACE workforce have a duty to protect PHI. Breach of this duty includes the following:
:*Accessing PHI, in any form, without a "need to know" to perform assigned duties. Workforce members with medical information system access may view their own individual medical records. Workforce members may not print copies of their own records nor access records of family members (including children), relatives, friends and others, unless access is necessary to perform assigned duties. Workforce members may obtain a copy of their medical records from the Health Information Management Department. Workforce may not alter their own medical record.
:*Accessing PHI, in any form, without a "need to know" to perform assigned duties. Workforce members may not access their own records. Workforce members may not access records of family members (including children), relatives, friends and others, unless access is necessary to perform assigned duties. Workforce members may obtain a copy of their medical records from the Health Information Management Department via the online patient portal.  
:*Discussing or disclosing patient care events to individuals who do not have a “need to know” to perform assigned duties, even if the patient’s name is not mentioned. The facts surrounding patient care are confidential and can lead to the identity of the patient.
:*Discussing or disclosing patient care events to individuals who do not have a “need to know” to perform assigned duties, even if the patient’s name is not mentioned. The facts surrounding patient care are confidential and can lead to the identity of the patient.
:*Disclosing PHI without proper authorization (see UNMC Policy No. 6057, [[Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information]]);
:*Disclosing PHI without proper authorization (see UNMC Policy No. 6057, [[Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information]]);
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:*Transferring PHI in any form without both parties having a need to know.
:*Transferring PHI in any form without both parties having a need to know.
*The ACE shall reasonably mitigate or reduce any harmful effects that may result from privacy breaches.
*The ACE shall reasonably mitigate or reduce any harmful effects that may result from privacy breaches.
*All employees, medical staff, allied health practitioners and members of the workforce with access to PHI shall sign UNMC [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/policies/6045-exhibit-a-statement-of-understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding (Exhibit A)] upon initial employment/work/appointment/credentialing.
*All employees, medical staff, allied health practitioners and members of the workforce with access to PHI shall sign UNMC [https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding] upon initial employment/work/appointment/credentialing.
*Workforce members who suspect a privacy or information security violation must report it immediately to their respective manager and the Privacy and/or Information Security Office. A full investigation of the suspected violation shall be conducted. Staff who wish to remain anonymous may report the suspected violation to the Compliance Hotline at 844-348-9548. Sanctions shall be imposed for substantiated breaches or failure to report suspected violations. The Medical Staff and allied health practitioners shall report suspected violations to the System Chief Medical Officer.
*Workforce members who suspect a privacy or information security violation must report it immediately to their respective manager and the Privacy and/or Information Security Office. A full investigation of the suspected violation shall be conducted. Staff who wish to remain anonymous may report the suspected violation to the Compliance Hotline at 844-348-9548. Sanctions shall be imposed for substantiated breaches or failure to report suspected violations. The Medical Staff and allied health practitioners shall report suspected violations to the System Chief Medical Officer.
*Sanctions for violations of privacy or information security may include revocation of medical staff privileges, allied health credentials, or employee corrective action up to and including termination of employment (see UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action]). Civil and criminal fines and penalties can also be levied under HIPAA.
*Sanctions for violations of privacy or information security may include revocation of medical staff privileges, allied health credentials, or employee corrective action up to and including termination of employment (see UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action]). Civil and criminal fines and penalties can also be levied under HIPAA.
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*Defense/Technology related research and development for the US Government
*Defense/Technology related research and development for the US Government
Guiding standards for the management and handling of CUI are:
Guiding standards for the management and handling of CUI are:
*[http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-171.pdf NIST 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations]  
*[https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-1/final Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations]  
*[http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-53r4.pdf NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations - Moderate Standards]  
*[https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-4/final Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations]  
All personnel, including faculty, staff, research associates and fellows, visiting scholars, students, and all other persons retained by or working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its affiliates will comply with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations while teaching, conducting research or providing service activities at or on behalf of the university. As such, personnel are required to comply with the U.S. laws that regulate the transfer of items, information, technology, software, and funds to destinations and persons outside of the U.S., as well as in some cases, to non-U.S. citizens at the university.
All personnel, including faculty, staff, research associates and fellows, visiting scholars, students, and all other persons retained by or working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its affiliates will comply with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations while teaching, conducting research or providing service activities at or on behalf of the university. As such, personnel are required to comply with the U.S. laws that regulate the transfer of items, information, technology, software, and funds to destinations and persons outside of the U.S., as well as in some cases, to non-U.S. citizens at the university.
*Specific CUI are referenced elsewhere in this policy, reference applicable sections for additional information.
*Specific CUI are referenced elsewhere in this policy, reference applicable sections for additional information.
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*Contact the [mailto:debrbishop@nebraskamed.com Privacy] or [mailto:libazis@nebraskamed.com Information Security] Officers  
*Contact the [mailto:debrbishop@nebraskamed.com Privacy] or [mailto:libazis@nebraskamed.com Information Security] Officers  
*Contact Human Resources – Records at 402-559-8962 or Human Resources - Employee Relations  
*Contact Human Resources – Records at 402-559-8962 or Human Resources - Employee Relations  
*Exhibit A - [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/policies/6045-exhibit-a-statement-of-understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]  
*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]  
*Exhibit B - [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/6045-Exhibit-B-SSN-Student.docx Use of Student Social Security Number Exception]
*Exhibit B - [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/6045-Exhibit-B-SSN-Student.docx Use of Student Social Security Number Exception]
*Exhibit C - [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/6045-Exhibit-C-SSN-Employee.docx Use of Employee Social Security Number Exception]
*Exhibit C - [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/6045-Exhibit-C-SSN-Employee.docx Use of Employee Social Security Number Exception]
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*[https://info.unmc.edu/its-security/policies/plan.html Information Security Plan]
*[https://info.unmc.edu/its-security/policies/plan.html Information Security Plan]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/telehealth-final.pdf Telehealth Procedures]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/telehealth-final.pdf Telehealth Procedures]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/media/compliance/privacy_incident_response_and_breach_notification_procedures.pdf Privacy Incident Response and Breach Notification Procedures]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa/_documents/privacy-incident-response-and-breach-notification-procedures.pdf Privacy Incident Response and Breach Notification Procedures]
*[https://nebraska.edu/site-information.html?redirect=true Copyright and Disclaimer]
*[https://nebraska.edu/offices-policies/general-counsel/practice-areas/intellectual-property Copyright and Disclaimer]
*[https://info.unmc.edu/its-security/policies/procedures/destruction-confinfo.html Destruction of Private and Confidential Information Procedures]
*[https://info.unmc.edu/its-security/policies/procedures/destruction-confinfo.html Destruction of Private and Confidential Information Procedures]
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Informed_Consent_for_UNMC_Media_Production_and_Distribution_Procedures Procedures for Obtaining Informed Consent for UNMC Audio-Visual Media Production and Distribution]
*[http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Informed_Consent_for_UNMC_Media_Production_and_Distribution_Procedures Procedures for Obtaining Informed Consent for UNMC Audio-Visual Media Production and Distribution]
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*Nebraska Free Flow of Information Act (§ 20-144, 20-145, 20-146, 20-1470)
*Nebraska Free Flow of Information Act (§ 20-144, 20-145, 20-146, 20-1470)
*[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/laws.php Nebraska Rev. Statutes] § 84-712, 84-712.01, 84-712.02, 84-712.03, 84-712.04, 84-712.05, 84-712.06, 84-712.07, 84-712.08, 84-712.09
*[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/laws.php Nebraska Rev. Statutes] § 84-712, 84-712.01, 84-712.02, 84-712.03, 84-712.04, 84-712.05, 84-712.06, 84-712.07, 84-712.08, 84-712.09
*[http://www.nebraska.edu/bylaws-and-policies.html Board of Regents Bylaws and Policies]
*University of Nebraska [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-bylaws.pdf?la=en Board of Regents Bylaws]
*[http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/president/16%20Responsible%20Use%20of%20Computers%20and%20Info%20Systems.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 16, Responsible Use of Information Resources, Technology and Networks]
*University of Nebraska [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf?la=en Board of Regents Policies]
*[https://nebraska.edu/docs/president/22%20Public%20Record%20Requests.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 22, Public Record Requests]
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/policy-for-responsible-use-of-university-computers-and-information-systems.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 16, Policy for Responsible Use of University Computers and Information Systems]
*[https://nebraska.edu/docs/president/26%20Information%20Security%20Plan%20%28GLB%20Compliance%29.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 26, Information Security Plan]
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/public-records-request.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 22, Public Record Requests]
*[https://nebraska.edu/docs/president/27%20HIPAA%20Compliance.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 27, HIPAA Compliance Policy]
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/university-of-nebraska-information-security-plan.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 26, Information Security Plan - Gramm Leach Bliley Compliance]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/com/about/gme/gme-housestaff.pdf University of Nebraska Residency Program Policies and Procedures]
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/hipaa-compliance-policy.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 27, HIPAA Compliance Policy]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/com/about/gme/housestaffmanual.pdf University of Nebraska Affiliated Hospital House Staff Manual 2018 – 2019]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/vcr/about/research-handbook-web.pdf Research Handbook]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/vcr/about/research-handbook-web.pdf Research Handbook]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/irb/ Institutional Review Board Guidelines]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/irb/ Institutional Review Board Guidelines]
*[http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-171.pdf NIST 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations]  
*[https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-1/final Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations]  
*[http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-53r4.pdf NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations - Moderate Standards]  
*[https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-4/final Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations]  


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