INTRODUCTION Health information management professionals are required to know th

INTRODUCTION
Health information management professionals are required to know the laws and regulations that impact health information management. At some point in your career, you may be asked to participate in policy review or development and apply specifications included in new regulations to existing policies. You should understand how new regulations impact the healthcare organization and how best to educate staff on any changes.
Use the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014” for this assessment. The codes include definitions from Montana law pertaining to the validity of consent of a minor for health services (41-1-402), confidentiality of health information (50-16-603), patients’ examination and copying (50-16-541 and 50-16-542), and reasonable fees allowed (50-16-540).
REQUIREMENTS
A. Discuss the various issues that should be considered by a healthcare organization when defining the legal health record.
B. Identify one situation from section 41-1-402 (2a–d) of the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014” pertaining to the validity of a minor for health services, which may result in criminal liability to the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
1. Using HIPAA’s definition of criminal liability, explain how the chosen situation may result in criminal liability to the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
C. Identify one situation from section 50-16-603x (1–7) of the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014” specific to health record identification, that may result in a legal claim against the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
1. Explain how the chosen situation may result in a legal claim against the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
D. Compare three points from sections 50-16-540, 541, or 542 of the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014” with what is stated in HIPAA laws as they refer to release of information.
E. Acknowledge sources, using APA formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
F. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
RUBRIC
The discussion is logical and includes relevant legal, organizational, and professional issues related to the legal health record.
The submission accurately identifies 1 situation from section 41-1-402 (2a-d) of the “Montana Code Annotated 2014” that pertains to the validity of a minor for health services.
The explanation logically connects HIPAA’s definition of criminal liability and the situation identified in part B, including how the situation may result in criminal liability to the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
The submission accurately identifies one situation from section 50-16-603x (1–7) of the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014”, specific to health record identification.
The explanation logically discusses how the situation identified in part C may result in a legal claim against the organization if the associated provision is not followed.
The comparison of 3 points from sections 50-16-540, 541, or 542 of the attached “Montana Code Annotated 2014” is an accurate representation of what is stated in HIPAA laws regarding reasonable fees, requirements and procedures for patient’s examination and copying, and denial of examination and copying.
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.