Carefully examine the information in Melissa’s EHR and, specifically, the form she sent requesting release of information. Answer the following questions.

1) Locate the discrepancy between the personal identification information contained in therequest received from Melissa today found under the Notes tab in her chart and the registration information documented in the Account/Registration section of her chart.

2) What are some steps that could be taken to sort out the discrepancy identified in Question 1? Her middle name is Marie in her chart, but she signs her letter with her middle name being Jeanne. The healthcare provider should confirm her middle name.

3) After reviewing the ROI authorization form that was scanned into Melissa’s chart, is the following identified on the form, per hospital policy? Indicate yes or no.

a. The authorization is in writing, dated, and signed? No, there is no date
b. The authorization specifies the information to be disclosed? Yes
c. The authorization specifies the entity or location to disclose the information? Yes