What is a Privacy Officer?
The University has designated a privacy officer to be responsible for the development and implementation of the University adopted policies and procedures related to the privacy and security of individuals’ health information under HIPAA. Responsibilities of the privacy officer include: • Maintain ongoing communication with all privacy coordinators. • Coordinate training programs for workforce members in cooperation with the privacy coordinators. • Maintain ongoing communication with the IRB regarding research use of PHI. • Respond to complaints regarding University policies, procedures and practices related to privacy of health information. • Document all complaints received and the disposition of any such complaints. • Respond to requests for further information regarding practices related to privacy of protected health information. • Respond to or refer to the appropriate health care component requests by individuals for access and amendment, an accounting of disclosures or requeste
