2026 Student Handbook

Never share or discuss any patient health information with anyone not directly involved in patient care, including with other students, friends, family members, or other unauthorized persons or on any social media network. Access only the pertinent information of assigned patients on an as-needed basis. Use only the minimum necessary de-identified information needed to complete assignments after obtaining witnessed written consent of the patient. Never record PHI on class assignments, case studies, reports, or research. Photography of patients or visitors in which the individual is clearly identifiable is not permitted without obtaining authorization from the individual (or their legally authorized personal representative as applicable). Clinical information should not be printed by students. If approved information is printed, ensure identifying information is removed or fully obscured, including metadata from Epic. Do not photocopy or photograph patient health information. Use of AI for clinical activities is permitted only when utilizing organization approved applications under the supervision of the clinical rotation supervisor. Collection and use of sensitive data should be minimal and directly related to care activities. Use of AI output must be treated as confidential information. Confidentiality - HIPAA Before providing a patient with any care, you must ask for two patient identifiers: First and Last Name Date of Birth This also needs to be confirmed by the information printed on their ID band. In the case of a John Doe, identity must be confirmed by the unique record number provided on the arm band.

Compliance is Everyone's Job You are expected to protect information from anyone who does not need to know it.

Respect the privacy of Ochsner's patients.

Do not discuss information about Ochsner's patients with anyone.

Do not remove documents containing patient information.

Do not take pictures of patients.

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