Accounting of PHI Disclosures Policy
(Hospitals and Health Systems)

Summary

This template policy and procedure document addresses an individual's right to request an accounting of the individual's protected health information (PHI) and the organization's receipt and response. Although it provides standard provisions, terms, and conditions typical to this type of document, it will require modification specific to the drafting organization. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a full listing of resources addressing key health information privacy and security issues, see Health Information Privacy and Security Resource Kit. For templates addressing use and disclosure of PHI, see HIPAA Authorization for PHI Use or Disclosure, HIPAA Health Record Access Request, HIPAA Health Record Amendment Request, and HIPAA PHI Restriction Request. To compare state laws on Data Breach Notification, see the Healthcare State Law Comparison Tool.