Describe how you plan to manage this information from collection to destruction. How will the information on diabetes be collected and documented? By whom? In what context?How will the information be stored?How can you ensure the documentation on diabetes meets interoperability standards? What are the advantages and disadvantages of integrating your office information with an HIE?

When and how will the information be destroyed?

Legal Considerations

• Differentiate between the legal aspects of health information confidentiality, privacy, and security, as it applies to diabetes.
  • If so, summarize how the PHI will be used.

 How would the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) would impact health care personnel, policies, and procedures on diabetes.