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Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)

Federal law provides employees with the basic right to know the extent and consequences of their exposure to the harmful substances with which they work. They are entitled to access to all the medical and exposure records generated for them while working for a given employer. Take this course to learn about employee rights, how to provide access to records and what information is exempt from employee access. This course is ideal for supervisors and other employees who receive and process record requests in the United States.

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Learning Objectives

know what is included in each of the three types of records: medical, exposure and record analyses.
recall employer requirements for retaining records and informing employees.
know how to provide employees with access to records.

know how to provide medical and exposure information when there are no records available.
recall how to handle trade secrets in records.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. What You Need to Know
4. Learning Objectives
2. Exposure Records
1. Exposure Records
2. Examples of Exposure Records
3. Medical Records
1. Medical Records
2. Examples of Medical Records
3. Items NOT in Medical Records
4. Record Analyses
1. Record Analyses
2. Remove Personal Identifiers
5. Employer Requirements
1. Recordkeeping
2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
3. Inform Your Employees

6. Access to Records
1. What Is Access?
2. How to Provide Access to Records
7. When There Are No Records
1. What If There Are No Exposure Records?
2. Before You Share
8. Trade Secrets in Records
1. What Are Trade Secrets?
2. Trade Secrets in Records
3. When to Reveal Trade Secrets
9. Conclusion
1. Summary