Notice of Data Security Incident.
CHI Health welcomes media professionals to work with its Public Relations team to arrange patient interviews and stories, to obtain background information and interviews with its professionals, and to visit its facilities along with CHI Health escorts.
The following guidelines must be followed for contacting CHI Health to arrange interviews, video sessions, or photo opportunities:
CHI Health respects its patients' right to privacy. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) specifies the purposes for which information may and may not be released without authorization from the patient.
Information about a patient's general condition may be released only if the inquiry specifically identifies the patient by name. No information will be given if a request does not include a specific patient's name or if the patient exercises the right to opt out of being listed in the hospital directory.
As long as the patient has not requested that information be withheld, a condition report may be provided to individuals, including the media, who inquire without obtaining permission from the patient. To request a trauma patient condition report, contact our public relations team.
Patient is awaiting physician assessment or is currently being evaluated by a physician.
Vital signs* are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are favorable.
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
Patient was treated at facility and released.
Patient was treated at facility and transferred to another facility.
A patient's death can be released only after the family is notified and after permission is granted.
*vital signs include temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate; these signs may be watched, measured, and monitored to check an individual's level of functioning.