Common use of Accounting of PHI Disclosures Clause in Contracts

Accounting of PHI Disclosures. Business Associate agrees to document disclosures of PHI and information related to such disclosures as would be required for Covered Entity to respond to a request by an individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.528. Within ten (10) days of receipt of a request by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall make available to Covered Entity the information required to provide an accounting of such disclosures. Any accounting information shall include the information described in 45 CFR § 164.528(b), including, without limitation: (i) the date of disclosure of PHI; (ii) the name of the entity or person who received PHI and, if known, the address of the entity or person; (iii) a brief description of PHI disclosed; and (iv) a brief statement of the purpose of the disclosure that reasonably informs the individual of the basis for the disclosure, or a copy of the written request for disclosure. If a request for an accounting of PHI is delivered directly to Business Associate, Business Associate shall as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the request, forward the request to Covered Entity.