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film recyclers X-Ray films disposal HIPAA information.Medical X-ray films, CT Scans, MRI films, dental films, and other medical radiographic records are considered protected health information and must be destroyed and disposed of properly.
HIPAA rule.The Privacy Rule is a section of this law designed to protect the privacy of
certain health information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA), was signed into law in August 1996. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and enforced by the U.S. Office of Civil Rights. Who is affected by this rule?HIPAA requires all health plans, HMOs, Medicare (and Medicaid) plans, and health care providers—“Covered Entities”—to comply with its rules and regulations. Smaller-covered entities include doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and urgent care centers. Under HIPAA, a "covered entity" is a facility or health care provider that must abide by and protect patient “PHI”—protected health information under HIPAA. Retention period of medical records.X-ray films, MRI scans, radiography images, and other medical records kept by physicians to ensure quality healthcare should be retained for a specific period. According to federal law, this duration is 7 years for adults and 18 years for minors, though each state has its own retention rules. The HIPAA rule, however, does not refer to the period for retaining medical
records; it is followed by the (local) department of health state law. Each state
has a different law for keeping medical records. HIPAA rule for medical records and x-ray film disposal process.HIPAA left the responsibility for the X-ray disposal process with the physicians/facilities and also gave physicians/facilities the choice of doing an on-site or off-site destruction. However, the HIPAA rule does state that the disposal of X-ray films and other medical records must be carried out in a way that preserves the confidentiality of the information. A “Certificate of Destruction” must be issued by the recycling company to confirm that
proper destruction of protected health information has occurred. How can that be accomplished?Proper X-rays can be disposed of by shredding the X-ray films or medical records on-site or
off-site.
Off-site X-ray film destruction - An X-ray film recycling company that will be responsible for picking up the X-rays from the customer's site and securely transport them to a closed facility to properly destroy the X-ray films and provide a certificate of destruction. Advantages for disposing of x-ray films with a recycling company.
In summary, recycling old X-Ray films is advantageous for both health care providers and the environment. A reputable X-ray recycling company should be EPA-registered to ensure environmentally friendly disposal of X-ray film according to federal guidelines. Furthermore, the company must comply with HIPAA regulations regarding handling X-rays and sensitive medical records. The environment aspect of X-ray film recyclingX-ray films contain toxic materials that can harm the environment and human health if not disposed of properly. Silver is an important natural resource. Recycling X-ray films in a refinery
which extracts silver allows the silver to be reused for things such
as silver solder, jewelry, the silver plating of utensils, electrical components,
and film remanufacturing. Who are we?B.W. Recycling, Inc. is a global company with over 30 years of expertise in recovering
precious metals such as silver and gold. We directly serve various industries, particularly
the medical sector, without outsourcing. Our services include recycling all types of X-ray
film for silver recovery, covering medical X-rays, industrial NDT film, and lithographic
film. B.W. Recycling, Inc. is dedicated to responsibly following the strict EPA regulations for the safe destruction and disposal of X-rays. Finally our tips:Tip: Always seek a reliable X-ray film recycler. Be cautious when handing over sensitive items like X-rays to a recycler, which promises greater silver returns. Remember, the least important part of the x-ray destruction process is the silver reclamation. The main purpose is to ensure that all sensitive information, including paper jackets, sleeve charts, and other media with patient data, is destroyed permanently. When requesting a rate quote for recycling X-ray film, ask the recycler for recent references from physicians in your area who have sent their film to them for recycling. Remember to call those references to inquire about the process and whether they received reimbursement for silver recovery from the X-rays. Business associate agreement Signing a business associate agreement with the X-ray film recycling company is crucial.
Also, not every business associate found online is suitable for X-ray film destruction.
Many business associate agreements do not specify the scope of work of the X-ray film destruction process,
making them invalid. Find out why you should choose B.W. Recycling, Inc for this process. |
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