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I'm wondering how many MTs out there have access to patient charts. As of now, I do and it's very helpful in looking up vitals, lab values, and doctors' names that the dictator invariably mumbles. The company I work for will soon remove that access to MTs, and I'm wondering if this is a new HIPAA requirement or if we are moving to a platform that simply does not support it. They are saying that it is because of HIPAA, but I think it's ridiculous to take this away, as it is very helpful and keeps reports from going to QA with blanks. We've already signed a confidentiality agreement. Most of us DO care about patient safety and privacy and wouldn't dream of jeopardizing that (and our jobs!) by abusing the confidentiality agreement.
Thanks in advance for any replies!