Resource page now available on PHRC Website; new HIPAA Newsletter
In an effort to inform the greater research community, the PHRC website http://healthcare.partners.org/phsirb is dedicating a resource page to HIPAA and the Privacy Rule. This page will be updated as new policies, procedures, and guidance documents are completed. This page will include: background material on HIPAA and the Privacy Rule, overview of the effect of the Privacy Rule on research, FAQs, HIPAA glossary, Powerpoint presentation on the Privacy Rule and Research, a “to-do” list for all investigators, and a contact/help List. A HIPAA newsletter has been created and will be posted to the website as new issues are written. HIPAA and the Privacy Rule will affect the conduct and oversight of clinical research. Researchers, IRB staff and members as well as research administration must be cognizant of these changes.
Researchers must be in compliance with the Privacy Rule by April 14, 2003.
The first issue is now available:http://healthcare.partners.org/phsirb/hrchipaa.htm