Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does NPAR protect patient privacy?
A: NPAR provides multiple levels of security: - Passwords are required in order to access patient data
- Secure network connections are used for all data transfers
- Social Security Numbers are only stored and displayed in hashed, encrypted form
- NPAR operates under a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with all participating facilities
- All participating facilities agree to use NPAR data for treatment and quality control purposes only
- NPAR logs all user activity
Q: How do users access NPAR?
A: NPAR provides a secure web interface, and supports both Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
Q: How does data sharing work?
A: Participating facilities periodically upload blood bank patient records to NPAR.
Q: How is NPAR licensed?
A: NPAR is an annual subscription service. Please contact us for additional information.
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