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HITECH Changes to HIPAA–Effective September 23, 2013
Immunizations
Under the HITECH Final Rule, we may now disclose immunization records to a school upon the request of a parent (or adult student). The request may
be made verbally or in writing. If verbal, the request must be documented in the record. If a request for PHI is limited to an immunization record, follow
this new rule-a HIPAA Authorization is no longer required.
Notice of Privacy Practices
The HITECH Rule requires us to make changes to our Notice of Privacy Practices. The new Notices are posted in our lobbies and on our website, will be
provided to new patients, and are available upon requests. Please take a few minutes to read our new Notice of Privacy Practices.
On July 29 Providence Park hosted a retirement
reception honoring Gladys Wilson, CNA,
St. Catherine Center’s Neighborhood 3. Gladys
began working as a CNA for CHRISTUS The Regis/
St. Elizabeth, then transitioned to Providence Park.
Altogether, Gladys provided 36 years of service in
caring for residents.
Friends, family and coworkers gathered to celebrate
the retirement of Linda Jackson on July 31. Linda joined
the Providence laundry team 11 years ago
and will be greatly missed.
Our Providence Rehabilitative Services department
cares for many military veteran patients each day,
whether for acute injuries or for chronic ones from
past military experiences. On Saturday, September
14, ten rehab services associates took their ministry
into the community and participated in the first annual
Waco Wounded Veteran 5K run. “I was looking for a
good way for us to get together as a team and help
the community at the same time, said team organizer,
Mary Cantu, PT, DPT. “We look forward to participating again next year!” All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Foundation.