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POINT OF COLLECTION

  • Collection of information shall start at the time of registration in the health facility. This shall be done in the Admitting/Registration section and subsequent information shall be provided at different points of care undergone by the patient.
  • The Privacy Officer (or a duly authorized representative) shall be responsible for the orientation of the patients regarding PHIE implementation and validation of patient's information.
  • The time of encoding and processing of patient's information shall be specified. In facilities with less available computing resources, it is suggested that encoding should be done before patient discharge.

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