4—Appendix G: Sample Tracking Form for Accountings of Research Disclosures (50 or More Individuals)

Instructions: Use this form to track disclosures to an individual or entity outside of [Covered Entity] of protected health information (PHI) for purposes of research where individual participant HIPAA authorization is not obtained. For example, this form must be used when PHI is disclosed:

  • Preparatory to research

  • Pursuant to an Institutional Review Board waiver of HIPAA authorization

Number of Individuals Affected by Disclosure ________________________________________________________________

Date or Date Range of Disclosure ________________________________________________________________

Research Sponsor Name ________________________________________________________________

Research Sponsor Address ________________________________________________________________

Research Sponsor Telephone ________________________________________________________________

Recipient Researcher Name ________________________________________________________________

Recipient Researcher Address ________________________________________________________________

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Recipient Researcher Telephone ________________________________________________________________

Name of Research Protocol or Activity ________________________________________________________________

Description of Research Protocol or Activity ________________________________________________________________

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Purpose of the Research ________________________________________________________________

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Criteria for Selection of Particular Records ________________________________________________________________

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Description of PHI Disclosed ________________________________________________________________

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Purpose of Disclosure (may attach a copy of Institutional Review Board research approval)

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