What type of confidentiality statement should be included on fax cover sheets?
Sample language could be “This is a confidential patient-related communication. If you have received this facsimile in error, please notify the sender and destroy this copy” or “Confidential Notice – This fax may contain protected health information of a personal and sensitive nature related to an individual’s health care. As recipient, you are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure, and confidential manner. Re-disclosure without additional patient authorization or as permitted by law is prohibited. This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please not
Sample language could be “This is a confidential patient-related communication. If you have received this facsimile in error, please notify the sender and destroy this copy” or “Confidential Notice – This fax may contain protected health information of a personal and sensitive nature related to an individual’s health care. As recipient, you are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure, and confidential manner. Re-disclosure without additional patient authorization or as permitted by law is prohibited. This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited.
