About This Policy Area
Medical records and information systems policies establish the standards that network providers must follow for clinical documentation, records management, and the secure use of electronic health record (EHR) systems. These policies ensure that all clinical records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Providers are responsible for understanding and adhering to procedures governing the retention and release of medical records, appropriate EHR access controls, and acceptable use of Northpointe's information systems. In the event of a data breach or unauthorized disclosure, providers must follow established notification protocols to protect the individuals served and maintain regulatory compliance.
Topics Covered
- Clinical Documentation Standards
- Medical Records Retention & Release
- EHR Access & Security
- HIPAA Privacy & Security Compliance
- Release of Information Procedures
- Data Breach Notification
- Information System Acceptable Use
Policy Documents & Forms
Documents open in Lucidoc — Northpointe's policy repository.
Medical Records
- Accounting of Disclosures Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- De-Identified Protected Health Information Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Designated Record Set Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Minimum Necessary Information Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Release of Information Authorization Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Retention & Disposal of Medical Records Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Request for Restriction of Protected Health Information Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Service Recipient Access to Record Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Subpoena or Search Warrant Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
Information Systems
- Artificial Intelligence Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Artificial Intelligence Procedure (opens in Lucidoc)
- Breach Notification Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Device and Media Control Procedure (opens in Lucidoc)
- HIPAA Sanction Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Information Security Policy (opens in Lucidoc)
- Information Management Procedure (opens in Lucidoc)
- Security Incident Procedure (opens in Lucidoc)
Questions About These Policies?
Contact the Northpointe administrative team for clarification on any policy or procedure.
(800) 750-0522