Myths in Wound Care Practice Management

Wound care facilities need the involvement of the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient practice management and resultant best outcomes for patients. As an umbrella term, practice management may have different meanings depending on an individual's role at a practice. It can involve documentation practices within an electronic health record (EHR), as well as financial, regulatory, and operational parameters. Several misunderstandings relating to HIPAA requirements and regulatory practice circulate within certain health care spaces. This white paper will explore and dispel several myths regarding a practice's management, including:

• Disclosure parameters for protected health information (PHI) 
• Permissible levels of email communication with patients 
• Acceptable use of verbal orders