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Electronic Medical Records and HIPAA Compliance

One of the questions that many people ask when they are considering electronic medical records for their facilities is if the software is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Many of the vendors offer products that are compliant, and you will be able to check the HIPAA certification when you are learning more about the product.

HIPAA contains all of the regulations and guidelines for keeping medical records secure and confidential, as well as rules for health insurance. The inadvertent release of a person's medical records would be troublesome and potentially embarrassing for the patient. Of course, making sure that the electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance are in order is for more than the patient's security. It also protects the hospital from legal action that could arise if the patient's privacy rights were violated.

Because so many more facilities are choosing to use electronic files, it is important to make sure that they are safe. The digital files offer better accuracy and portability, as well as faster retrieval. The only possible problem with the system is that someone could find and use patient data. HIPAA helps to limit these problems in the traditional paper patient files, but it can also do the same for electronic files.

You can be sure that any software product that you choose offers high quality electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance. All of the documentation in the file, from the health information to the payment information must be strictly confidential. Only those authorized to see the file should have access to it. The new electronic files make complying with all of the HIPAA rules much easier.

The electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance rules add multiple levels of security to ensure patient privacy. It is important that you make sure that all of your employees receive training in the new electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance training. Most employees who deal with patients and records will already have familiarity with this compliance training, but you need to make certain that they are also familiar with the new electronic system to put into place.

The files are much easier to use electronically, and with all of the safety measures in place, they are far more secure than the old files were. They are the way of the future. Just make sure that you choose the right vendor and software!

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what is the best and cheapest security system? ATD Brinks or another.?

They need to provide cameras and recorder.

Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, it’s under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.

Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.

My personal favourite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendent’s Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability. I am working on government projects and use Ascendent cameras and DVR because the offer superior performance and cost less then comparable brands like bosh, Honeywell and pelco.

The X4 also uses the lastest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

File size is crucial to streaming because most DVR’s on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language...

These brand manufacturers also have a complete line of CCTV cameras for any application from residential to military.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommend)

http://www.honeywell.com

http://www.pelco.com/

http://www.bosch.com

I have done projects that required cameras to stream over satellite and cellular networks and the only DVR that could provide the video streaming was Ascendent Technology Group’s X3 DVR. To give you an example of what a good DVR should stream like, below are instructions on how to connect to Ascendent's X3 DVR using Internet Explorer.

This makes a great demo as it is up 24/7 and camera 1 is a Ptz Camera which allows you to Pan Tilt and Zoom in real-time over the internet using the controls located to the right.

Instructions on how to connect to Ascendent’s DVR with Internet Explorer:

1) http://connect.ascendentgroup.com/ (Must be Internet explorer)
2) Install active X control
3) Hit “Connect)
4) DVR type PC
5) DVR code SITE-100
6) User ID Demo (case sensitive)
7) Password demo (lower case)
Hit extend config
9) IP address: 24.66.224.223
10) And hit connect

Again I recommend going with a PC based DVR but if you don't want to spend the money I suggest Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-4000 as they will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE. The AVP-4120 will also allow MAC platforms as well as PC to remotely view cameras and it uses the new H.264 codec but no standalone will offer the video streaming or performance a good PC based DVR will.

Link to download Ascendents X4 power point

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/~ascendent/

then pick the Tri-fusion presentation

Hope this helps

If you have any questions feel free to email me at
williammorales93@ymail.com

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