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Hospital check-in kiosks help prevent HIPAA violations

August 2, 2013

Savance Health's new check-in kiosks help a community hospital in central California protect patient information by eliminating paper sign-in forms, helping to ensure that patients' personal information always stays secure and accurate, according to a company announcement.

Paper sheets with identifying and personal information can easily be viewed by others, misplaced or end up in the wrong hands, all of which violates HIPAA, Savance said. But by using touchscreen kiosk check-in stations, Children's Hospital of Central California is ensuring that all patient information stays in a secure and audited repository, avoiding potential $50,000 per incident violation fees, the company said.

Along with the new check-in kiosks in Medical Imaging and other areas of the hospital, CHCC has implemented Savance Health's patient tracking and flow software designed to reduce wait times, improve patient hand-off and increase overall patient satisfaction. In addition, the newly added family and waiting room display will keep patients and families better informed.

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