How does NDNQI maintain confidentiality of participating facilities?
A series of rigorous procedures have been developed to ensure that institutional identity will not be disclosed through data transmission, data storage, or reporting. Database access is restricted to authorized NDNQI staff. The website is maintained behind a secure firewall. Patient or employee specific information collected by the NDNQI complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and individual patient or staff identities remain anonymous to the NDNQI. NDNQI does not collect Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA.
