ASTM E1869

1.1 This guide covers the principles for confidentiality, privacy, access, and security of person identifiable health information. The focus of this standard is computer-based systems; however, many of the principles outlined in this guide also apply to health information and patient records that are not in an electronic format. Basic principles and ethical practices for handling confidentiality, access, and security of health information are contained in a myriad of federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and in ethical statements of professional conduct. The purpose of this guide is to synthesize and aggregate into a cohesive guide the principles that underpin the development of more specific standards for health information and to support the development of policies and procedures for electronic health record systems and health information systems.

1.2 This guide includes principles related to:

1.3 This guide does not address specific technical requirements. It is intended as a base for development of more specific standards.

2. Referenced Documents

E1384 Guide for the Content and Structure of the Computer-Based Patient Record
E1714 Guide for the Properties of a Universal Healthcare Identifier
E1762 Guide for Electronic Authentication of Health Information
E1769 Guide for the Properties of Electronic Health Records and Record Systems
E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health Information
E1987 Guide for the Individual Rights Regarding Health Information
E1988 Guide for Training of Persons who have Access to Health Information
E2017 Guide for Amendments to Health Information
E2147 Specification for Audit and Disclosure Logs for Use in Health Information Systems

Index Terms

computer-based patient records; health; security principles of patient records; ICS Number Code 11.020; 35.240.80

Citing ASTM Standards

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