Consequence of the Loss of Access to the BHS Medical Record System (HIPAA)

Authorizing Body:

Office of the Dean

Date Issued:

July 1, 2013

Last Update:

April 21, 2014

Rationale:

Beaumont Health System is the exclusive clinical affiliate of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. 

Scope and Applicability:

All students enrolled in the School of Medicine.

Standard Practice Guideline:

Beaumont Health Systems is required by federal statute (HIPAA) to protect the privacy of its patients and the Security of its medical record system. 

Procedures:

If the Health System determines that a medical student is to lose access to the electronic medical record due to a violation of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, this will result in the student being dismissed from the School of Medicine without recourse of appeal. 

Definitions:

N/A

Related Policies and Forms:

Dismissal  

Student Performance Review Committee 

Appendix:

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