How is confidentiality of hospital data protected?
Only limited data elements from public use files are available on the Internet. Patient age and sex are encrypted for sensitive diagnostic information. The smallest geographic area is patient residential county. No health care providers information is on Internet. VI. What do I need to “surf” the Internet? You will need Web browser software, preferably “Netscape” (or Mosaic or other browsers). If your web browser supports HTML’s (Hypertext Markup Language) 3rd version such as Netscape Navigator 1.1 or above, or Arena, you can experience state-of-the-art, 3-dimensional animated logo, tables, and graphics. However, HTML 2nd version will suffice for basic functions. Don’t be intimidated, just “click, click, click …..” You will have fun. VII. LOGIN the System to Log in home page by typing in URL address: http://hlunix.hl.state.ut.us/hda/ VIII. Step-by-Step Query Examples: Example 1: How many people were hospitalized for diabetes in 1994? What is the age distribution of diabetes inpatient
