What does an Accounting of Disclosures typically include?

An Accounting of Disclosures typically includes specific examples of disclosures made of a patient's protected health information (PHI) to external entities. This includes details about who received this information, the date of the disclosure, the purpose of the disclosure, and the specific information that was disclosed. For instance, disclosures made to financial institutions, such as banks, for payment or administrative purposes fall into this category. This type of accounting is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability regarding how health information is shared and with whom.

The other options do not align with the purpose of an Accounting of Disclosures. Internal communications and communications with the media are not typically included in such records, as they do not involve external disclosures of patient information. Additionally, an Accounting of Disclosures does not encompass all medical records produced in a year, since it specifically focuses on disclosures rather than the entirety of medical record documentation.