Do not access your own medical records using your work-issued credentials in UConn Health electronic health records (EHR).

UConn Health takes its HIPAA Privacy and Security obligations seriously, including its obligations to track and respond to patient requests for protected health information (PHI).

UConn Health Workforce members who are patients of UConn Health have the same rights of access as patients who are not Workforce members, and UConn Health expects that all patients, employed or not, access their records via MyChart or by completing a Patient Request to Access Medical Records form through the office of Health Information Management (HIM). UConn Health Workforce members are prohibited from accessing their own medical record using work-issued EHR access.

Also remember: HIPAA prohibits accessing the records of co-workers, family members, or others unless necessary to do your job (e.g., direct patient care or patient registration).

Violations of UConn Health policy and/or HIPAA Privacy requirements may result in recommendation of disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, the University of Connecticut Student Code, and/or other applicable policies.

 

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