Patient Identification Theft - Records Stolen -- Need suggestions

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PTManagers

I am hoping someone on this list can help with a situation that I have no

experience with.

A PT colleague of mine had his car broken into and a small number of patient

records were stolen. Patient records were typical notes etc but were full

charts with patient specific information that would be valuable to an

identity thief.

The therapist has identified all the missing charts, met with each patient

to explain the situation and provided each patient with an identify theft

protection plan for at least the next 12 months. Fortunately, because he got

to the patients immediately, there is not a public relations issue with the

patients.

If anyone else has [unfortunately] had any experience with this sort of

event, are there other actions that the therapist should take to

protect himself, his company and his patients?

Thanks in advance for your ideas and suggestions.

Kovacek, PT, DPT, MSA

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