No. FieldworkABA was designed so that it does not contain any of the 18 identifiers that trigger HIPAA compliance. By not storing electronic protected health information (ePHI), the tracker stays simple. None of the following identifiers are collected — each is with respect to the client being treated:
- Client name
- Address (any geographic subdivision smaller than a state, including street address, city, county, and zip code)
- Dates (except the year) related to an individual, such as birthdate, admission date, discharge date, date of death, and exact age if over 89
- Telephone numbers
- Fax number
- Email address
- Social Security number
- Medical record number
- Health plan beneficiary number
- Account number
- Certificate or license number
- Vehicle identifiers and serial numbers, including license plate numbers
- Device identifiers and serial numbers
- Web URL
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Finger or voice print
- Photographic images
- Any other characteristic that could uniquely identify the individual
Please do not add HIPAA-protected ePHI to the tracker. This applies to all devices, texts, emails, and conversations — a fieldwork note does not require personal health information.
