SOP: HIPAA Privacy & Minimum Necessary Standard
How to protect PHI and follow the HIPAA minimum necessary standard.
SOP: HIPAA Privacy & Minimum Necessary Standard
This SOP defines how we protect resident PHI and apply the minimum necessary rule in daily workflows.
Key rules
- Access PHI only to do your job.
- Discuss PHI in private areas; avoid elevators and lobbies.
- Use resident initials on whiteboards.
Checklist
- Screens locked when unattended
- Papers face-down; shred bins used
- Email PHI sent via secure channel only
Download: HIPAA Privacy Quick Guide (PDF)