Research Privacy

Allina Hospitals & Clinics (Allina) follows both state and federal regulations regarding the use and disclosure of patient medical record data for research purposes.

Minnesota State Statute Requirements

Under Minnesota Statute Sections 144.291 to 144.298, Allina must meet specific requirements before it can release a patient's medical record for research purposes. Read Release of Patient Identifiable Medical Records for Research Purposes - Policy Number RES 100.02 for more information.

HIPAA Requirements

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Allina investigators and business unit personnel must meet specific requirements for the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) for research purposes. Read Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information for Research - Policy Number PC311 for more information.

Policies

Release of Patient Identifiable Medical Records for Research Purposes - Policy Number RES 100.02

Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information for Research - Policy Number PC311

Guidance

HIPAA Research Guidance

HIPAA Requirements for Research Flow Chart

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Matrix - Disclosure of Records for Research Purposes

Guidance for Minnesota Statute Sections 144.291 to 144.298

Forms

HIPAA Research Forms Submit these forms as directed by the IRB exemption or Research Review Application.

Research Disclosure Forms Submit these forms to the facility's Health Information Department when requesting patient information. Do not submit these forms to the IRB Administrative office.
 

IRB Administrative Office

Mailing Address:
Mail Route 10105
PO Box 43
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0043

Phone: 612-262-4920
Fax: 612-262-4953

Office Location:
Allina Commons at Midtown Exchange
Mail Route 10105
2925 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321