The HIPAA Privacy Rule de-identification standard-Section 164.514(a)-includes two methods by which health information can be designated as de-identified: expert determination and safe harbor.
Patients who require nutrition support after discharge can be at risk for readmission if their condition isn't managed carefully. They may experience complications from underfeeding, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances, says Noreen Luszcz, RD, MBA, CNSC, Walgreens Infusion Services (WIS) nutrition program director.
Not only do case managers have a role to play when inmates are treated at their facilities, but they can also help former prisoners get ready to reenter society.