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State Medical Transport staff members) in the area that could overhear the discussion. <br /> If so, the patient should be brought into a screened area before engaging in discussion. <br /> 2. Hard Copy PHI. All paper patient care reports should be stored in safe and secure areas <br /> when not in use. No paper records concerning a patient should be left in open bins or <br /> on desktops or other surfaces. Only those with a need to have the information for the <br /> completion of their job duties should have access to any paper records. Additionally, <br /> billing records, including all notes, remittance advices, charge slips or claim forms should <br /> not be left out in the open and should be stored in files or boxes that are secure and in <br /> an area with access limited to those who need access to the information for the <br /> completion of their job duties. <br /> 3. E-PHI. Computer access terminals and other mobile devices should be kept secure. <br /> Staff members should be sensitive to who may be in viewing range of the monitor <br /> screen and take simple steps to shield viewing of the screen by unauthorized persons. <br /> All mobile devices such as laptops, ePCRs and cell phones should remain in the physical <br /> possession of the individual to whom they are assigned at all times. <br /> I'; <br />