Lammons Healthcare & Associates, PLLC (including WoundX) is committed to enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of medical documentation. As part of this process, recording devices may be used to capture verbal dictation of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) notes, which are then transcribed and entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This method improves workflow efficiency, ensures accurate and timely documentation, and enhances overall patient care.
By signing below, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Authorization for Recording: You authorize Lammons Healthcare & Associates, PLLC and its designated providers to use audio recording devices to document SOAP notes for medical purposes. These recordings are intended solely for clinical documentation and will not be shared, distributed, or used for any purpose beyond patient care and recordkeeping.
2. Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance: Lammons Healthcare & Associates, PLLC adheres to all HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards to protect patient information. Recordings will be securely stored and deleted upon successful transcription into the EMR.
3. Efficiency & Accuracy: The use of recording technology streamlines documentation, reducing administrative burdens and ensuring the correct and complete logging of medical notes, leading to improved patient outcomes.
4. Limited Use & Access: Access to recorded dictations will be restricted to authorized medical personnel responsible for transcription and documentation. No recordings will be used for training, research, or any other non-clinical purpose without prior written consent.
5. Right to Revoke: You have the right to withdraw this authorization at any time by providing written notice to Lammons Healthcare & Associates, PLLC. However, withdrawal will not apply to recordings already transcribed and incorporated into the medical record.
6. Acknowledgment of Consent: You understand that this authorization is voluntary and that declining or revoking consent may require alternative documentation methods.
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this authorization and consent to the use of recording devices for SOAP note documentation.